CRIME IN CLARENDON - Violent crimes rock central parish
MORE THAN one year ago, the commercial district of May Pen in Clarendon was stunned by the double murder of businessmen Maurice Azan and his stepson, Lloyd Phang. Violence in the parish, located in Jamaica's south-central region, has continued since.

CRIME IN CLARENDON - Extortion takes root in May Pen
LIKE A contagious disease, the multimillion-dollar extortion trade has spread to the bus park in the rural town of May Pen, Clarendon. Superintendent Derrick 'Cow-boy' Knight, the Commanding Officer for the parish, has expressed concerns...

Minister Paulwell to speak on renewable energy centre
PLANS FOR a regional centre of excellence for renewable energy to be established in Jamaica, this year, will be outlined in Parliament next week by Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce.

CRIME IN CLARENDON - Criminality a growing trend
CLARENDON, THE third largest parish, is located on the southern side of Jamaica. It is roughly halfway between the eastern and western end of the island and located in the county of Middlesex, bordered by Manchester on the west...

Children get free open-heart surgery
SIX CHILDREN were the recent recipients of free open-heart surgery from the Jamaican Children's Heart Fund Inc. (JCHF), a not-for-profit organisation based in Hollywood, Florida. Members of the paediatric cardiac surgery team led by Dr. Richard...

Hanover MP wants Government promises met
OPPOSITION MEMBER of Parliament for Eastern Hanover, Barrington Gray, has called for better roads, potable water and better-equipped schools for his constituents. Mr. Gray, who was the sole speaker in the Sectoral Debate...

Unsung heroes to share $19.5 million
UNSUNG HEROES in 17 Caribbean countries are scheduled to benefit from US$300,000 (J$19.5 million), for outstanding community service in their respective countries. The announcement was made by Milton Brady, managing director of FirstCaribbean...

Better private sector focus on regional trade required - Bernal
THE PRIVATE sector needs to become more aware of the importance of regional trade liberalisation negotiations with the European Union (EU) over goods and services following poorly attended stakeholder discussions, last week...

Manhunt launched for nine most wanted
A MANHUNT has been launched for nine murder suspects the St. Andrew police say are on a list of the parish's most wanted men. According to a report from the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN), the information arm of the Jamaica Constabulary Force...

Mustard Seed Communities to open third home
"LET THE little children come unto Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the Kingdom of heaven," Matthew 19:14. The Mustard Seed Communities, which opened its heart to children living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Jamaica...

Cornwall College past students gear up for fundraiser
WESTERN BUREAU: PAST STUDENTS of the Cornwall College classes of the 1980s have planned a weekend of activities, aimed at raising $3 million to fund upgrades to the school's infrastructure.