Political parties in full election mode
BOTH MAJOR political parties are working feverishly to complete their candidate selection process by the end of this month in preparation for general elections, which could be called in less than two months.
Children's lobby groups welcome proposal for stronger rape sentences
CHILDREN'S LOBBY groups have welcomed the proposal approved by the Senate last Friday for rape offenders to receive a minimum 25-year prison sentence. "It's wonderful news. I would say progress is being made," said Betty-Ann Blaine, convenor...
New state-of-the-art monitoring system for island's prisons
THE DEPARTMENT of Correctional Services has embarked on a modernisation process with the Monday launch of the Offender Management System at the Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew. The implementation of the state-of-the-art system...
Minister reviews proposal for correctional officers in police lock-ups
NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Dr. Peter Phillips says his ministry is reviewing a proposal to ensure police lock-ups are staffed with correctional officers in order to safeguard prisoners in custody. Responding to questions raised at the Police Officers...
Former PM says Greenfield is investment for the future
WESTERN BUREAU: THE BUSINESS of serious development is not the same as 'peaka peow' or 'drop pan', games that are associated with immediate returns in the minds of some persons, said former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson.
Second chance for eye patients - Free corrective surgery for Jamaicans with complications after 'Operation Miracle'
ALL JAMAICAN patients who suffered corneal damage and post-operational complications from the Cuban 'Miracle Eye Operation' will receive free surgeries to correct their problems from that country's top ophthalmologists.
Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) hosts fourth gala dinner
THERE WERE no squabbles about the constitution or anything legal for Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ), last Saturday, as the group presented its fourth Gala Dinner Art and Collectibles Auction at the Knutsford Court Hotel, St. Andrew.
Diaspora undertakes project to train more health care workers
THE COUNTRY'S health sector is to receive a further boost with the training of additional health care practitioners in conventional as well as alternative health care. A project of the diaspora, the programme will not only see to the training...
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