Thwaites gets nod to contest Central Kingston seat
RONNIE THWAITES, the recently-elected candidate for the People's National Party (PNP) in the Central Kingston constituency, has extended the olive branch to defeated candidate Victor Cummings.
Elderly a valuable niche market, says Eldemire-Shearer
JAMAICANS NEED to adopt a new approach to caring for the elderly. That's the view of Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer, head of the Department of Community Health and Psychiatry at the University of the West Indies (UWI).
Crime big on Jamaican Diaspora agenda
AS THEY packed their bags for last week's Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Kingston, Lisa Narcisse and Stanley Rose had different thoughts about the latest visit to their homeland.
Constitutional protection for people living with HIV/AIDS
MEMBERS OF the National AIDS Committee will on Wednesday outline their concerns about the proposed Charter of Rights Bill, now before a Joint Select Committee of Parliament.
UWI interns for Parliament
SEVEN RESEARCH interns have been posted at the Houses of Parliament to assist in research work for the tabling of bills. The appointment of the interns is one of several recommendations that were put forward by the Clarke Committee, which was appointed...
Restorative justice: A step in the right direction
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE represents a step forward in dealing with crime. That is the view of Principal of the Norman Manley Law School, Keith Sobian. Mr. Sobian contends that the existing justice system does not treat with the unforeseen factors...
Carib Cement Company to employ certified persons within east Kingston communities
CARIBBEAN CEMENT Company Limited's (CCCL) decision to hire only HEART-certified persons on its current expansion programme received major support yesterday from Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Technology, Industry, Energy and Commerce.
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