Tyrone's watch - Hughenden's hellholes
WHAT'S NOT WORKING? There is absolutely nothing glittery about Stars Way, one of many pothole-filled roads in the middle-income community of Hughenden, St.Andrew. Roadways in Hughenden are an eyesore. Craters are many and the pothole network's coverage of the thoroughfare...
Public should log on to press freedom issues
The establishment by the Bruce Golding government of a committee, under the leadership of Mr.Justice Hugh Small, to review the libel and defamation laws of Jamaica is a welcome step. The terms of reference permit a review of the long-standing concerns about restrictions on the media...
Agency seeks funding to set up justice centres
Chief Executive officer (CEO) of the Dispute Resolution Foundation, Donna Parchment, is appealing for funds to establish at least 30 peace and justice centres islandwide."I call on the international donor community, public sector, private sector and well-thinking individuals...
Craft vendors cry foul - American vessel fails to dock in Portland Harbour
Angry craft vendors and Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) Portland chapter members yesterday lashed out at tourism organisers, and other local interests after cruise vessel Quest failed to dock at the Ken Wright pier in Port Antonio....
CHRISTMAS PARTY 101 - Things to know when going to office Christmas parties
It is the season to be jolly, but for many, being jolly seems to be synonymous with loud, boorish and downright uncouth behaviour - especially at office parties. Somehow these bring out the worse in staff whose true colours shine more brightly than the Christmas decorations...
Question of the week - What should the Government do about the current crime problem?
What should the Government do about the current crime problem? Arthur GordonThey have to start back hanging. There is no other solution. We cannot have people committing such heinous crimes ...
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) gets education award
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) was on Saturday presented with the Manchester Chamber of Commerce (MCOC) award for excellence in education.The annual awards banquet seeks to recognise successful and noteworthy Manchester-based business...
Human rights body takes cases to court
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) submitted two cases to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in November, one against Mexico on November 4 and the other against Venezuela on November 9.On November 4, the IACHR filed an application...
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