Journalist's arrest sparks IAPA protest
The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) has condemned the Cuban government for the arrest of and threats made to independent newsman Carlos Serpa Maceira. IAPA has also reminded Cuba to observe tolerance of press freedom and called for 25 journalists still imprisoned...
Sky's no limit for archbishop
How far would you go for charity? Well, if you're anything like Archbishop Dr John Sentamu of England, the sky is no limit. The 58-year-old Uganda-born clergyman, who is the second most senior cleric in the Church of England, did a charity skydive recently to raise funds...
Seven shortlisted for Michael Manley Award
Seven projects from five parishes have been shortlisted for the Michael Manley Award for Community Self-Reliance. The award of $200,000 and a Kay-Sullivan-sculpted bronze resin trophy to be presented on Emancipation Day.
Government picks eye-care facility
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has revealed that the Government has identified a facility which will specialise in eye care for Jamaicans, but declined to divulge its location. Speaking at the Medical Association of Jamaica's annual awards banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus on Saturday...
Montego Bay bleeds still
WESTERN BUREAU:Crime continues to plague the tourism capital following three murders on the weekend, including that of a minor. The first incident occurred Saturday morning when unknown assailants fatally shot 34-year-old shopkeeper, Ceon Campbell of Paradise Crescent in Montego Bay...
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