We'll hang 'em JLP vows to carry out death penalty
WESTERN BUREAU: In the wake of the spiralling crime wave across the country, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is promising that it will resume hanging if it forms the next government.
'Bigga' Ford to revamp MoBay's Flying Squad
As part of the new initiatives to tackle the high crime wave in St. James, head of the Kingston-based Flying Squad Unit, Deputy Superintendent Cornwall 'Bigga' Ford, has been given the task of restructuring the elite unit in the tourist capital.
Guard, boss fined in Vere shooting
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: Security guard Basil Brown, who was charged with five counts of wounding with intent following the injuring of five students from Vere Technical High School last year, has been fined a total of $110,000 or 15 months hard...
Malaria cases near 300 mark
The number of malaria cases is closing in on 300, despite continuing pronouncements from the Ministry of Health that the disease is under control.
Cop wounded by friendly fire
A police constable, who is still on probation, was left traumatised yesterday morning after the .38 revolver he was issued with went off and accidentally shot one of his colleagues in the guardroom at the Rollington...
CARICOM Trade Ministers to meet in Montego Bay
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Trade Ministers will be meeting today in Montego Bay, St. James, for the 20th special meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED).
Carnal abuse under microscope
Police Commissioner Lucius Thomas this week announced new measures for apprehending sex offenders in response to the worrying rise in cases of carnal abuse.
Crown closes in case of murdered American
The Crown closed its case yesterday at the trial of the four members of the police force who have been on trial since Monday for the murder of 17-year-old Christopher McKenzie.
Easier island hopping for Cricket World Cup
CARIBBEAN INTER-ISLAND travellers are now guaranteed hassle-free travel due to yesterday's implementation of the region's single domestic space.
Editors' Forum - Call for municipal court in St James
WESTERN BUREAU: Chairman of the St. James Parish Development Committee, Mark Kerr-Jarrett, has called for the establishment of a municipal court in the parish to assist the police in dealing with civil disorder, while at the same time raising...
Cartoon comments
The following are reactions to a cartoon published in The Gleaner, yesterday.
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