CXC performances improve this year
The performance of candidates in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certi-ficate (CSEC) examinations across the region improved in 17 subjects, according to information from the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC).

Hundreds flock St James back-to-school, health fair
WESTERN BUREAU: More than 300 adults and children from com-munities in east central St. James participated in a back-to-school book and health fair last Thursday. Primarily, all the children received free dental examinations, teeth cleaning...

Building sector disputes Government claim of cement recovery in Jamaica
Despite Government claims of recovery in the cement industry, the Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) continues to insist that Jamaica is still facing a shortage of of the product.

TYRONE'S WATCH - 'Hill and gully ride up Queen Hill
WHAT'S NOT WORKING? Although the name may suggest dignified royalty, quite paradoxically, there is nothing majestic about the roads in Queen Hill. Appalling, coupled with atrocious, are feeble adjectives to be used in characterising the state of these str

TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES - Changing the face of Rose Town
RUSTY ZINC fences, dilapidated homes and eroded roads dominate the Rose Town community. Some youths pass the day hanging out on the corner, listening to dancehall music or playing card games. It is a scene all too familiar to Michael Black...

Jamaicans For Justice has new location
Human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) hopes to be able to serve citizens more efficiently and effectively with its move into new offices, according to executive director Dr. Carolyn Gomes.

1970s Flashback - The 1980 General Election
GOING into 1980, the Jamaican Prime Minister, Michael Manley was a man under pressure. It was almost certain that his People's National Party (PNP) would be forced to call early general election that year.