Cops angry - Police Federation rejects take-it-or-leave-it attitude
Members of the Police Federation who are already upset over their prolonged wage negotiations with the Government will meet today at the Jamaica Conference Centre to decide their next move. The policemen were further angered yesterday...
The Ritz to train World Cup workers
The Government has embarked on a massive training programme of more than 1,000 airport workers who are being trained by the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall hotel's Leadership Centre in preparation for Cricket World Cup 2007.
Fletcher's strike sinks Tivoli
A Roberto Fletcher strike just after half-time gave champions Waterhouse a 1-0 win against Tivoli Gardens in their Wray and Nephew National Premier League match at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex yesterday.
EDITORIAL: The Public Defender and the public interest
Earl Witter, the newly-installed Public Defender, the second in the post, has pledged to carry out his duties fearlessly, on behalf of all Jamaica. No one who knows Mr. Witter, either personally or by reputation, would question his intent.
LETTER OF THE DAY - Why Jamaican students are lagging behind
The Editor, Sir: Jamaican students lag behind in mathematics and English based on these factors - there is a practical component to mathematics and sufficient materials are not available to Jamaican students.
Mother, son say farewell with 'Redemption Song'
Friday night's 'Alternative Jam' at RedBones the Blues Café, Braemar Avenue, New Kingston, was as much a send-off party as a concert. And so it was fitting that, near the end of it all, after persons such as Seretse Small...
Edith Allwood-Anderson: militant but caring crusader
Edith Allwood-Anderson very often surprises even herself. "Sometimes I introspect and wonder, 'who is this lady?'" In one day she can tenderly offer professional advice to colleagues, while later that same day...
BARBABOS: Region not ready for CSME - B'dos minister
BRIDGETOWN (BBC Caribbean): Barbadian government Minister, the Reve-rend Joseph Atherley, thinks no Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country has the proper systems in place to deal with the free movement of eligible workers...
MEXICO: Hurricane Lane is nation's pain - Storm kills three
CULIACAN (Reuters): Hurricane Lane fizzled out yesterday after leaving a trail of destruction on Mexico's Pacific coast that killed three people, washed away roads and knocked down flimsy homes.
