CRY JUSTICE! Jamaican lawyers, litigants cite backlog of cases
THE SCALE of justice in Jamaica is piled high as local courts continue to be saddled with a huge backlog of cases. In addition, space to store important documents is fast running out.
Commish expects an early election
THE JAMAICAN police force is in high preparation for an early election and has already formulated plans to deal with any attendant problems.
PNP leadership race - Contenders on rural development
The Sunday Gleaner wrote to each of the People's National Party (PNP) contenders for leadership requesting answers to critical nation-building issues. Below are the responses from three of the candidates to one of our questions.
G-G hailed as a man of integrity
WITH UNDER a month before he steps down after nearly 15 years as Governor-General, Sir Howard Cooke's legacy is being warmly remembered for integrity and commitment to national service.
Fit for the dead - Coroner's Court needs lifeline
THE ENTRANCE to the Kingston Coroner's Court at 79 Duke Street, downtown Kingston is a virtual dumping ground. The employees feel that because they deal with matters concerning the dead they are left to work in deplorable conditions.
It's the evidence that counts, says Assistant Commissioner of Police Green
THE GATHERING of solid, irrefutable evidence is what newly-appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police Leslie Green, is citing as the key tool Jamaican detectives will utilise to put criminals behind bars.
Attention! Present arms Patterson announces exit today
TODAY, PERCIVAL James Patterson will address the National Executive Council (NEC) of the People's National Party (PNP) for the last time.
The CSM: Beneficial path or wayward journey? Pt I
THE CARIBBEAN Single Market (CSM) is now a reality. It came into effect on January 1, 2006. The CSM was intended to include an integrated economy, the original plan being the establishment of a Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME).
Bad card in Nine Miles?
THERE'S A rift brewing in the normally serene Nine Miles community in St. Ann. The area is known across the world for being the birthplace of the late Jamaican reggae star Bob Marley.
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