'Practise regular breast self-examinations' - United States medical official urges hundreds of J'can women
MEDICAL DIRECTOR of the Women's Oncology Clinic in the United States, Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman, is urging women to practise regular breast self-examinations and use mammograms for early detection in the fight against breast cancer.
Senate approves resolution on the Fingerprint Rules
THE SENATE on Friday approved a resolution on the Fingerprint Rules, which will regulate the work of the agency established under the Finger Prints Act. Leader of Government Business Senator Burchell Whiteman....
Bar president criticises Gov't on crime
THE PRESIDENT of the Jamaican Bar Association, attorney-at-law Arlene Harrison-Henry, has strongly criticised the Government for its failure to get crime and violence under control.
Controversial Maintenance Bill passed
AFTER SIX weeks of heated debate, the Senate passed the controversial Maintenance Bill, which will see women equally responsible for the maintenance of their spouses, on Friday.
Ja proposes high-level councils for children - As part of effort to achieve United Nations goal
CMC: JAMAICA HAS recommended the establishment of high-level national councils for children as part of efforts to achieve the United Nations (UN) goal of 'A world fit for children'.
McKenzie says no building in river beds
MAYOR OF Kingston Desmond McKenzie last week warned developers wishing to build on river beds or in ponds to start withdrawing their applications from the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC).
Clipping bird flu's wings
IN 2004, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called a meeting of top medical scientists and researchers. In that meeting, WHO made some startling announcements that many people still have not yet heard.
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