Row over Haitians - Repatriation sparks conflict, Boat people bill $10m a month
A BROUHAHA is now brewing between the Government and the Independent Jamaica Council for Human Rights (IJCHR) over the repatriation of 86 Haitians by the authorities yesterday. "We have made the determination that the Haitians are illegal immigrants...
Bright outlook for CSME start-up
WITH THE planned merger of the domestic markets of several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries just two weeks away, Edwin Carrington, secretary general of the grouping, is optimistic of successful implementation.
$200m water project for Clarendon by 2007
SIX THOUSAND residents from 12 communities are set to benefit from the construction of the Milk River Water Supply. The European Union (EU), the Planning Institute of Jamaica and M&M Jamaica Limited signed contracts for the construction...
Death row inmate gets life
A DEATH row inmate who last year successfully challenged the mandatory death sentence on the grounds that it was unconstitutional was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment for double murder.
Study: Kids of imprisoned women suffer
THE INCARCERATION of women may have a devastating impact on their children's academic, emotional and social life, according to a study commissioned by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ).
Air traffic controllers strike deal
AIR TRAFFIC controllers can now each get $250,000 in a special loan scheme hammered out early yesterday morning between their union and the Ministry of Labour.
Pickersgill survives censure
TRANSPORT AND Works Minister, Robert Pickersgill, last night resisted Opposition demands for him to be censured and made to apologise for misleading the nation. Pickersgill had angered Opposition legislators...
KRAAL TRIAL: DAY 32 - Jury takes centre stage today
LAWYERS FOR the defence and the prosecution will begin to address the jury when the Kraal trial resumes today. The defence closed its case yesterday at the trial of Senior Superintendent Reneto Adams and two other policemen...
Duncan-Scott calls for collective leadership, action
DONNA DUNCAN-SCOTT, group executive director with special responsibility for Culture and Leadership for JMMB, has challenged the Government and all Jamaicans to make the turnaround/transformation of the country a top priority for 2006.
Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) fuss over plans to post contracts on website
THE KINGSTON and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) end-of-year meeting yesterday was the scene of another fiery debate. This, as councillors argued over a resolution calling for the KSAC to begin posting on its website...
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