THREAT TO IT SECTOR - Deadly lottery scam could cost 1,400 jobs in St James
Fear is mounting in St. James that irreparable damage could be done to the local information communication technology (ICT) sector unless the rampant lawlessness and the emergence of the lucrative, but deadly, lottery scam is quickly contained.
Hundreds pay respects to Henzell
Hundreds of Jamaicans from all walks of life journeyed to Itopia in the rustic hills of Cardiff Hall, St. Ann, on Friday to pay their last respects to legendary screen director, producer, Perry Henzell.
More malaria testers needed
With 56 cases of malaria found in Jamaica, chief union delegate for medical technologists in the public sector, Leeford Bennett, yesterday urged the Government to hire more members of the profession to deal with the growing number of cases.
Gleaner tops PAJ awards
The Gleaner Company was on Friday night recognised for its outstanding work in journalism when it walked away with four of 13 awards at the Press Association of Jamaica's (PAJ) 63rd annual awards ceremony.
No plan to hike toll fee
Although revenue is running below projection, TransJamaican Highway (TJH) Limited, the developer of Highway 2000, says it does not intend to apply for an increase in toll rates on its Portmore leg next month.
'Equip the police' - Lack of resources hampering crime-fighting efforts in St James
The crime-fighting efforts of the police in St. James are being undermined by a scarcity of resources, law enforcement officials and civic leaders underscored last week.
Impact of crime on the social fabric of the society
Gripped by fear, some workers in St. James are now forced to sleep at the workplace, while churches are adjusting the time of their evening worship meetings.
PM defends Trafigura
In defence of the controversial Trafigura transaction which rocked her administration a month ago, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, called her political opponents two-faced, and suggested that the manner in which the PNP accepted the donation...
Coronation Market ... Public health disaster looms
PALE AND looking despondent, a little boy sits on a plastic chair in a section of the Coronation Market while his mother seeks customers for her produce. Though being a school day, the child is not in school.
Harassment rampant in 'Ochi' - Business community wants resort patrol to be recalled
Tourist harassment has once again raised its ugly head on the streets of Ocho Rios, forcing visitors to either retreat hastily back to their ship or simply stay behind the safe walls of the hotels.
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