'Serious crimes nil in Grants Pen'
THE GRANTS Pen police claim that there has been a 100 per cent reduction in serious crime in the area since last November. Inspector Michael Simpson, of the Grants Pen Policing and Service Centre, said on Wednesday that the reduction is due...

Portia urges Caribbean to stem poverty, boost growth
WESTERN BUREAU: PRIME MINISTER Portia Simpson Miller says Caribbean countries need to work towards ensuring macro-economic stability and promoting sustainable growth. Speaking at the start of the 36th annual meeting...

Shirley Tyndall to head national contracts group
FORMER FINANCIAL Secretary in the Finance and Planning Ministry, Shirley Tyndall, has been appointed chair of the new National Contracts Commission (NCC) Ms. Tyndall, who retired last April after almost five decades in the public sector...

'Police ready for Cricket World Cup'
LOCAL LAW enforcement, stretched by record homicides and urban crime, stated on Wednesday that they are adequately prepared to combat any criminal threat to next year's World Cup cricket tournament.

ARC SYSTEMS LTD. 10TH ANNIVERSARY - A leader in building systems
ARC SYSTEMs this month celebrates the 10th anniversary of its establishment. Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, has expressed his congratulations to the company.

Western Jamaica journalist gets University of the West Indies (UWI) scholarship
WESTERN BUREAU: AT LEAST one journalist from Western Jamaica will benefit from professional training at the University of the West Indies, through a scholarship from the Western Jamaica Media Association (WJMA).

Ministry to revamp master teacher programme
IN AN effort to encourage more educators to apply to the master teacher programme, the Ministry of Education and Youth says it will be revamping the programme. According to the education ministry, master teachers are those who demonstrate mastery...

José Marti gets upgraded computer lab
STUDENTS OF José Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine are now benefiting from an upgraded computer laboratory, which has been equipped with 23 computers. Funding for the project, which cost $2.2 million, was provided by the Digicel...

Indian Minister of Overseas Affairs to make official visit
NEWLY APPOINTED Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Vayalar Ravi, is scheduled to arrive in Jamaica on May 28 for a two day visit to speak with the over 50,000 Indians living in the country. Minister Ravi is also expected to meet with Prime Minister...

Remembering West Indian World War servicemen
A SPECIAL service to remember and honour the achievements of all West Indians who served during the two World Wars, will be held on Sunday in London. The service will be held at St. Peter's Church on Clapham Manor Street...