$Millions to fight malaria
The Government is moving swiftly to contain the malaria outbreak, with Cabinet yesterday approving $30.2 million to provide an emergency response to the life-threatening disease. Information Minister Donald Buchanan acknowledged...
Salvation army robbed
The Salvation Army's annual Christmas thrust to provide food, clothes and treats for the homeless throughout the island suffered a major blow when thieves stole an estimated $200,000 from its premises at 53 Lyndhurst Road, St. Andrew.
Brain drain still a problem
Business consultant and educator, Dr. Henley Morgan, believes that current government policies are not stemming the current brain drain which he believes is crippling vital sectors of the country.
Ganja seized in Miami on flight from Jamaica
More than 3,000 pounds of ganja was confiscated at Miami International Airport in the United States last week, after arriving on a cargo flight from Jamaica. The bricks of ganja had been concealed inside boxes of spices.
Palmers Cross under fire
At this time last year, residents of Palmers Cross, Clarendon, were high in spirits and looking forward to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Christmas, but since the start of the month things have not been so peaceful.
Seaga predicts problems with 'Spanish hotel invasion'
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: Distinguished fellow at the University of the West Indies and former Prime Minister Edward Seaga is warning that there could be some problems for Jamaica's tourist industry arising from the current 'Spanish hotel invasion'.
Foreigners settling in UK to face test
LONDON (Reuters): Foreigners wanting to settle in Britain will be tested on their knowledge of British history and customs from next year, the Home Office said yesterday, From April, applicants will be expected to answer questions...
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