'Staying the course' - Security Minister says no new crime plan
Declaring that the country does not need a new crime plan, National Security Minister, Dr. Peter Phillips, told Jamaicans in a national broadcast last night that the Government would instead "stay the course" in its battle...

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... Portfolio needs more funding - JLP
Major delay for ICC World Cup - North Coast Highway between Montego Bay and Trelawny will not be ready
Students go hungry as protest closes school
No traffic blues next year - police
Kingston ports under probe - Following multimillion-dollar drug seizures
Ennis under pressure for Olint statement
Policeman freed after eight-year trial
Court closes book on murder case

Another Jamaican dies in Iraq
The United States war on terror has claimed another Jamaican. Army sergeant Gregroy Wright, 28, father of a three-year-old girl, was killed on January 13 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Muqdadiyah, Iraq.

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'I feel I can win'
Middleton Primary spells back to top
Parents urged to teach kids fire-prevention measures
McLean's death leaves void in parish council
TYRONE'S WATCH - Road pains in Pulper Hill
On the Verge - 'Spiritual Poverty' pays rich dividends for BiJean
Therapy begins

British Airways averts strike
LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters): British Airways Plc. narrowly averted a costly 48-hour strike by cabin crew members yesterday, reaching a last-minute deal with its largest union in return for new working conditions a day ahead of the planned...

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Africa leads world tourism growth - UN
Spirit continues Carib expansion
Venezuela's unemployment rate drops to 8.4 per cent

Jamaica facing huge defeat
When the second day's play of the regional four-day Carib Beer series cricket match between Jamaica and Barbados ended at Chedwin Park yesterday, the home team, bubbling with confidence a few days ago, was in serious trouble and on the run.

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W Connection win CFU Cup
Victory lifts up Spring
Australia strengthen WNC staff
Poor old England
Portmore teams headed in opposite direction
Manchester sound ominous warning
Confident Tivoli face Molynes in semis
Bora names 22-man squad
T&T smell victory
Guyana grab slim lead
El Commandante track renamed
Midweek racing resumes tomorrow
Barbaro dies from complications
Pick-9 caught at last - Six share $16.2m
Munro make perfect start

Foreign travel and public business
We are more than a little bit surprised by Prime Minister Simpson Miller's response to the report on Sunday about the cost of foreign travels and whether others in the Office of the Prime Minister had breached the rules regarding per diem allowances.

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Abolish the minimum wage
Those 'voters' on the fence
Cities key to tackling poverty, climate change

LETTER OF THE DAY - 'Pimp' pressure mars Ja image
The Editor, Sir: In response to reading the article regarding "Penalty for Pimp Parents" I was repulsed and enraged that the Jamaican Government is now taking measures to protect their children from sexual exploitation.

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What the game of cricket can do!
Looking back
Corrupt people corrupt cops
Cause for concern

Air J Jazz Festival ends on high note
WESTERN BUREAU: With synchronised precision, soul music hit makers, Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics wowed the hearts of jazz fans on the final night of the 10th Annual Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay on Saturday.

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Joseph and His Amazing Dreamcoat: A very delightful experience

TOP 10 MUST-SEE SPOTS IN 'OCHI'
A month into the winter tourist season and Ocho Rios has come alive. Having the most attractions in the western Caribbean, as well as some equally enticing night spots, Ocho Rios is now a choice getaway spot for vacationers.

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Celebrities flock to Dolphin Cove

Criminal footprint database coming
LONDON, (Reuters): Britain is launching a footwear intelligence database next month, which will contain images of thousands of types of shoes, to track down criminals.

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Mexican drug suspects face charges in Cali
Blair overrules Church on gay adoption law
Sudan snubbed again for leadership of Africa Union

India to name CWC squad before Feb 13
VADODARA (CMC): The Indian cricket board hinted yesterday that national selectors could select the 15-man squad for the Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean on February 11 or 12.

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Tait gets shot at World Cup spot