Government of Jamaica launches victims' charter
JAMAICANS WILL in the next three months have the opportunity to examine and make further recommendations on the Draft Victims' Charter officially launched yesterday by the Ministry of Justice in Kingston.

Education Ministry exploring possibility of more sixth forms
THE MINISTRY of Education and Youth is currently exploring the possibility of allowing more schools to implement a sixth- form programme. In her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives last week, Education Minister Maxine...

Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) vows deal if wages are 80% of market value
PRESIDENT OF the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Ruel Reid, said if the Ministry of Finance agreed to increase teachers' salary within 80 per cent of market rate, the JTA would strongly consider accepting the current salary offer.

Robbers hit Bellevue - Poor security, lighting, leave staff, patients open to harm
FED UP with a spate of robberies on the grounds of the Bellevue Hospital in Kingston, staff members yesterday protested for improved security at the institution. The latest incident involved the robbery of a female staff member ...

Offenders soon to pay damages - Nicholson
IF THE Government has its way, perpetrators of crimes will in future be required to provide some level of compensation to their victims. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, A.J. Nicholson, says it has been the Government's position...

Slavery camp busted
ROME (Reuters): ITALIAN POLICE yesterday freed 113 Poles living "like slaves" in forced labour camps, where those refusing to work were raped, tortured with metal batons and attacked by dogs.