From Government prosecutor to private practice
Government prosecutor Sheron Andrea Barnes is now practising at the private bar. Ms. Barnes, who was a journalist before she read law and qualified as an attorney, prosecuted in the criminal courts for some years - first as clerk of courts...
Campion College, Dennis Minott at odds over transcripts
The board of Campion College has expressed outrage at allegations made by well-known education consultant, Dr. Dennis Minott that the school has been issuing academic transcripts that are prejudicial.
Peart seeks answers on Fiesta hotel
Lucea, Hanover: Local Government Minister Dean Peart has summoned Mayor of Lucea and chairman of the Hanover Parish Council, Lester Crooks, to a meeting this Wednesday to discuss his company's contract with the developers of the Fiesta hotel in Lucea.
Chief Justice honoured
Chief Justice Lensley Wolfe has become the first serving Jamaica jurist to receive the signal tribute of being inducted as a Bencher of the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Chief Justice Wolfe travelled to London...
Blood Bank to discontinue replacement donation
The National Blood Transfusion Service's (NBTS) replacement donation system is to be discontinued this year, according to the institution's director, Dr. Lundie Richards.
Biotechnology policy to be established
Government is completing the country's first policy on biotechno- logy, reflecting the growing international importance of the sector worth US$6 billion in genetically modified (GM) crops in the United States and Canada alone in 2005.
Hanover toilet facility demolition angers Health Department
Chief Public Health Inspector for Hanover, Derrick Storer, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Hanover Parish Council for demolishing the lone public toilet facilities in the town of Lucea without informing the Hanover Health Department.
Ladies, don't choose cancer!
As a health-care provider, I am distressed at the growing number of younger and younger women being diagnosed with cancer, especially breast cancer. Instead of society using every means at its disposal to help change...
Committed to customer care
The New Year begins with my kudos to the postal team regarding their efficiency over the recent Christmas holiday. This results from a dedicated staff as well as our involvement in the Caribbean Postal Union's special Christmas mail project.
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