Sir Alister wants Government of Jamaica to safeguard children's right
Sir Alister McIntyre, Vice Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the West Indies, is calling on the Government to undertake a comprehensive reform of the developmental process of children in an effort to significantly reduce the current levels...
Big Jamaican drug find overseas - Canadians seize C$19m in contraband among shipment of pumpkins
Canadian police have seized more than 626 kilograms of hashish, hash oil and ganja stashed under a shipment of Jamaican produce including pumpkins, yams and sweet potatoes. The drugs, with an estimated street value of C$19 million...
Cops poorly equipped to deal with drunk drivers
Police Commissioner Lucius Thomas says a significant number of drivers who were involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents, which resulted in multiple deaths, were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Samuda sanctions in limbo
A meeting of the Privileges Committee of Parliament to sanction Opposition Member of Parliament, Karl Samuda for "deliberately misleading" the House in the controversy surrounding the Noel Hylton Report on the Sandals Whitehouse projec...
PNP power struggle in St Ann
Ocho Rios, St. Ann: A major rift has developed within the ranks of the People's National Party (PNP) in north-east St. Ann. Evidence of this internal tussle was uncovered yesterday with news of the sudden resignation, which was later put on hold...
Nembhard extradition motion postponed
The motion brought in the Supreme Court by 52-year-old St. Ann businessman Norris 'Deedo' Nembhard, Police Corporal Herbert Henry and four other men who are seeking to have their extradition orders set aside, has been put off to February 12.
Big bucks from beyond
Kurt Cobain has overtaken Elvis as the highest-paid dead celebrity. Latest figures, compiled by Forbes.com, show the late 'Nirvana' frontman has made US$50 million in the past year, despite having killed himself in April 1994.
Westmoreland district mourns child's death
WESTERN BUREAU: There is a blanket of sadness over Blackness district in Westmoreland, as family and friends mourn the tragic death of 12-year-old Devern Brown. The Friendship All-Age School student was walking home from school...
Jamaica selected for water safety project
WESTERN BUREAU: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has selected Jamaica, from the countries of The Americas, as the pilot project for a water safety plan. The project will be conducted at the Spanish Town Water Treatment System...
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