Fire destroys 10-bedroom house in Maverly
Residents of 20 Campden Road in Maverly, St. Andrew, will have to start over from scratch in 2007 as fire destroyed a 10-bedroom house yesterday. The fire, which started between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m., has left 14 adults and 10 children homeless.
The fate of illegal firearms
WHAT HAPPENS to an illegal firearm that is taken off the streets by the police? For years, persons have raised allegations that police are often involved in the planting of guns or knives, referred to as 'sweeties' on individuals and at crime scenes.
House moves to pass new bills before legislative year ends
Two far-reaching pieces of legislation are on the parliamentary agenda for debate and passage before Parliament prorogues in March, signaling an end to the legislative year.
Government to settle cruise dilemma
The government will have to decide whether to appease cruise line officials by designating the Reynolds' Pier in Ocho Rios for cruise shipping only or continue losing billions annually in potential, revenue, tourism interests say.
Mother pleads for abducted teenage daughter's return
A mother in St. Catherine is pleading for the safe return of her 16-year-old daughter after she was abducted Christmas morning on her way home from a function in the communtiy.
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