...Still eyes statutory deductions
DESPITE HOWLS of protest from the Opposition, warning the Government against touching National Housing Trust (NHT) or National Insurance Scheme (NIS) funds for other purposes, Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Omar Davies says...

Legal battle looms - NWC prepares case against Magil Construction
THE NATIONAL Water Commission (NWC) says it is preparing to sue Magil Construction Jamaica Company Limited and its affiliate, Magil Palms Ltd., for alleging that, in 2004, one of its senior officers accepted a bribe to the tune of $100,000.

Eastern Westmoreland by-election for June 7
THE BY-ELECTION of a Member of Parliament for the Eastern Westmoreland constituency, recently vacated by former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, will be held on June 7. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller made the announcement...

Shelter for the poor and indigent
PRIME MINISTER Portia Simpson Miller yesterday attempted to clarify a new Government initiative designed to provide housing for the indigent and poor senior citizens who have no means of income.

Verna Parchment crosses the floor
MEMBER OF Parliament for North West St. Ann, Verna Parchment, yesterday officially crossed over to the Government's side of the House of Representatives. Mrs. Parchment had tendered her resignation from the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)...

Child labour crisis in Savanna-la-Mar
WESTERN BUREAU: RESPONDING TO reports of an alarming number of children selling at the Savanna-la-Mar market in Westmoreland, the Office of the Children's Advocate is spearheading a drive to stem the practice.