Misfire miracle - Businessman dodges death as gun jams three times
Three times he pulled the trigger, three times the gun apparently jammed. A Manchester businessman narrowly escaped death yesterday when a gunman held him up outside his home in Christiana, stole a bag containing more than $1 million and then tried to shoot him...
Portia ready to do battle
People's National Party (PNP) President Portia Simpson Miller is confident she will see off any challenge from the party's senior vice-president, Dr Peter Phillips. Yesterday, Simpson Miller told The Gleaner her campaign team was up to the task....
Inner-city summer camp launched
School's out! With thousands of students out of the classroom for the sizzling summer holidays, caregivers hustle to beat the devil at finding work for idle hands. Summer jobs are few and far between and leaving children at home alone is not always a ready option....
Another health expert bats for legalised prostitution
JUST WEEKS after one senior medical officer called for the decriminalisation and taxing of prostitution, a senior university professor and community health specialist is calling for the legalisation of what is regarded as the world's oldest 'profession'...
MPs give Phillips solid support
EARLY INDICATIONS from members of the parliamentary Opposition show that leadership contender for the presidency of the People's National Party (PNP), Dr Peter Phillips, is receiving more support from this group than incumbent President Portia Simpson Miller....
Olint Corp office closed
Investors in embattled investment club Olint Corporation Limited were yesterday advised that the entity's office in New Kingston would be closed to the public until further notice. In a letter distributed via email, club members were told that the closure ...
Sandals under sewage discharge probe in St Ann
THERE COULD be more trouble brewing for another Sandals resort.Officials at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) have said investigations are under way over allegations of a discharge from the Sandals Dunn's...
NWC pumped up to ease drought
The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has launched initiatives to meet increased demand on its water-supply systems in areas which have been affected by drought.Lower-than-average rainfall across sections of Jamaica in May and June, traditionally...
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What to do if you are attacked
First, be calm: Do not panic; it may be very difficult to maintain composure if attacked but this is important. Try to reason with the attacker: Establish communication with the person.
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