78 Haitians sent home, five to receive asylum
WESTERN BUREAU: THE GOVERNMENT of Jamaica repatriated 78 Haitian nationals via chartered flight to their homeland early yesterday afternoon at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
Samuel Fitz-Henley - local recognition at last
WHEN SAMUEL Fitz-Henley was informed two weeks ago that he would be honoured by Government in October with the Order of Distinction, he says he took the news in stride.
Strategic plans to be reviewed
AT THE Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), 39th Annual Conference on August 18, 2003, the organisation unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2003-2006. That plan contained failing grades for the management of the JTA in six key areas.
Ministry lifts advisory on safety of drinking water
THE MINISTRY of Health has lifted the water advisory that was issued to the members of the public after hurricanes Dennis and Emily, last month. "Based on the water quality, the general advisory can be lifted," Dr. Barry Wint, chief medical officer...
Circus truck overturns in Fern Gully
A TRUCK carrying equipment and supplies for the Suarez Brothers Circus overturned in the Fern Gully in Ocho Rios yesterday morning after hitting an embankment.
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