Portia takes reins as Prime Minister of Jamaica March 30
PORTIA SIMPSON Miller will officially become Jamaica's seventh Prime Minister on March 30, one day before a new Cabinet will be sworn in. Mrs. Simpson Miller announced yesterday that the opening of the new legislative year, delivery of the Throne Speech..
Go-go no-no! - Cops to clamp down on under age dancers
HEAD OF the Clarendon Police Division, Superintendent Derrick 'Cowboy' Knight, has threatened to prosecute nightclub operators in the parish who have been employing minors as go-go dancers.
Waterhouse say it's far from over
WATERHOUSE HAS finally got their nose in front and have the Wray and Nephew National Premier League (NPL) title firmly in their sights after being blurred by Harbour View all season.
Let's settle the bauxite wage talks
THE RAMBUNCTIOUS approach to wage talks now taking place at Windalco, and the threat of industrial action issued and withdrawn at Jamalco last week, continue to keep the bauxite sector on edge as we consider the implications for the stability...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Prophet Phinn cites the record
THE EDITOR, Sir: THIS IS a reply to Rev. Devon Dick re his column 'Portia, Phinn and Prophecy'. Firstly, let me say thanks to you, Rev. Dick, for your kind sentiments re: my boldness, etc. Whilst the press chooses to highlight the prophecy...
Magical soca blast in Negril
WESTERN BUREAU: AGAINST A backdrop of blaring whistles and gyrating soca fans, the 2006 Supreme Ventures Jamaica Carnival train hit the track in phenomenal style at the Jungle Car Park, in Negril, on Friday night...
Port facility security officers course March 29
SECURITY ADMINISTRATORS Limited (SAL), the leading provider of maritime security and related services in Jamaica and the Caribbean, will offer its first port facility security officers (PFSO) course for 2006 from March 29-31 at The Courtleigh Hotel...