Drowned brothers found
Spanish Town, St. Catherine: After waiting almost a day for some final word on her sons' fate, Karlene Hall was only satisfied when their bodies were pulled from the Rio Cobre near Eltham Park, St. Catherine, about noon yesterday.
Repairs to Marcus Garvey Drive will commence soon
PORTMORE, St. Catherine: The developers of Highway 2000 say a contract for improvement work on Marcus Garvey Drive to Portia Simpson Square came into force this week, and that work will begin as soon as utilities are relocated by the relevant...
Across the nation
MONTEGO BAY, St. James: Twenty persons were detained on Thursday during a joint police-military operation in the volatile community of Norwood, St. James.
Police seek more money for World Cup
The Executive of the Jamaica Police Federation will be meeting with National Security Minister Dr. Peter Phillips next month to seek additional remuneration for members of the force working during Cricket World Cup 2007.
How race ruined missions in Nigeria
Dr. Wariboko, a Nigerian, is a senior lecturer in the Department of History and Archaeology at the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies. His book was officially launched in Kingston last December.
$1.5 billion in statutory deductions outstanding
Some 11 agencies of Government have not paid over statutory deductions amounting to $1.48 billion, which has been deducted from employees' emoluments over a protracted period, according to Auditor...
Alleged pimps get bail
The two men who were charged in May last year with trafficking in persons, arising from their alleged attempt to get a 14-year-old girl involved in prostitution, were each offered bail yesterday in the sum of $300,000 with sureties.
Westwood celebrates 125 years
Westwood in Stewart Town, Trelawny, begins a year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary as a high school for girls with a service of thanksgiving tomorrow. The service will be held in the school's auditorium...
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