Heavy burden for 'mule'
In the animal kingdom, the mule gets no respect. It hasno pedigree, and it is regarded as being stupid. In the human world, its reputation is no different. It is seen as a stubborn, barren beast of burden. Well, though he was once a 'mule', Melvin does not think he is stupid...
Erection of fence angers Portmore residents
There is trouble brewing in a section of the community called East Ascot in Portmore, St. Catherine where one resident's home expansion could cause costly damage to the homes and properties of his neighbours.
Ministry completes some disaster assessment in Portland
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Portland has completed assessing the damage reported by 14 residents of Manchioneal who were severely affected by torrential rainfall and a freak storm last week. However Parish Coordinator of the Office of Disaster Preparedness...
More video-link evidence coming - Evidence Act to be amended
Further amendments are to be made to the Evidence Act to make it easier to use modern technology in giving evidence in court proceedings. This will principally include live link (by television or otherwise) and computer-generated statements, and will apply to civil proceedings...
'We need to do more for garrisons'
National Security Minister, Dr. Peter Phillips has called for increased contributions from several sectors to transform depressed urban communities. Dr. Phillips wants the business community, the public sector and non-governmental organisations to do more to improve the lives...
Denham Town Primary sparkles at science fair
Students of the Denham Town Primary School in Kingston have done their community proud. The western Kingston school, which is often challenged by violent upsurge in neighbouring communities, has emerged winners of the Jamaica Public Service Company...
Create one roadwork body, says Senator Grant
Government Senator Norman Grant, frustrated by a lack of cohesion in the development, repair and maintenance of the country's road network, is calling for the establishment of a single body to carry out this function.In a resolution tabled in the Upper House...
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