Former Trinidad PM jailed - Panday sentenced to two years hard labour
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): IN AN unprecedented decision, former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday was yesterday sentenced to two years in jail and fined TT $20,000 (US$3,000) after he was found guilty on charges of failing to declare a bank account...

Physically challenged getting 300 wheelchairs
ALMOST 300 new wheelchairs are to be provided for physically-challenged Jamaicans over the next three months, courtesy of the Jamaica National Foundation (JNF) and the Wellington Rotary Club (WRC) in Florida, United States.

Guyana seeks help from overseas cops
THE GUYANESE government has sought assistance from Canadian and United States police to investigate the murders of Agriculture Minister Satyadeow Sawh, his brother, sister, and a security guard on Saturday.

Mullings: Government's move with Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) shares a no-no
THE OPPOSITION has expressed disgust at the potential sale of Government's share in the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS). "Instead of the Government seeking to divest itself of its remaining shares ... (it should) move to take over the entity...

Jamaica's Prime Minister on official Trinidad and Tobago visit
PRIME MINISTER Portia Simpson Miller left the island yesterday for a three-day official visit to Trinidad and Tobago. The visit, which is being made on the invitation of Trinidadian Prime Minister and Chairman of CARICOM, Patrick Mannin....

University of the West Indies (UWI) lecturer denied bail
RETIRED UNIVERSITY lecturer, 86-year-old Dr. George Proctor, charged with conspiracy to murder his 66-year-old wife, was yesterday denied bail in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court. Dr. Proctor, whose attorney had pleaded for his release...