Thomas defends Tivoli operation
STUNG BY criticism from the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and residents of West Kingston about Tuesday's joint police/military raid in Tivoli Gardens, Police Commissioner Lucius Thomas yesterday defended the controversial expedition...

'Babsy' Grange shot at
A CAR in which Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) MP for Central St. Catherine Olivia 'Babsy' Grange was travelling was shot up about 6:30 p.m. yesterday in Spanish Town. Ms. Grange who was visibly shaken said: "I can't believe I'm alive..."

Eating out is in!
KINGSTON RESTAURANT Week, the much-anticipated food event of the year was officially launched yesterday, at Mac's Chop House in New Kingston, one of the restaurants participating in the inaugural event.

Chinese research vessel in Ja
CHINA'S TOP research vessel, the Dayang Yihao (Ocean No. 1), docked in Jamaica Wednesday morning after completing the Pacific Ocean-leg of that nation's first ever round-the-world oceanic research mission.

KSAC may quiet some hot spots in New Kgn
MAYOR OF Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, says the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) may not renew the licences of some places of amusement in New Kingston. The mayor, who was speaking yesterday at the launch of Kingston Restaurant Week...

JPS wants power fuel tax scrapped
PRESIDENT OF the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Charles Matthews, is appealing to the Government for the removal of all taxes from fuel used to generate electricity...

Norman Manley Int'l mourns colleagues
MORALE AT the Airlift Handlers department of the Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, was low yesterday, as staff members mourned the loss of four of their colleagues who perished in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday.

Kingfish nabs three alleged 'One Order' members
THREE MEN, who the police have fingered as members of the notorious 'One Order' gang, have been slapped with a battery of charges, including false imprisonment, shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm.