Shields under fire
THE POLICE Officers' Association (POA) is to meet shortly to discuss statements made by crime chief Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mark Shields. On Thursday, this newspaper quoted Shields as saying "we were not brought here to solve the crime problem."
New 'Joy' in parenting
Growing up in the inner city has its inherent challenges. Poverty and lack of opportunity are two of the most glaring. To make things worse, the family unit also takes a battering and lends itself to poor parenting practices, since the father is often absent.
'Enough is enough'
OPPOSITION LEADER Portia Simpson Miller has renewed her call for a united effort to tame the crime monster.
RBC bosses pleased with Jamaica
Our Daily Bread is to be found in the homes of many churched and unchurched people, work places and taxis. For many, it is an indispensable source of inspiration. Many start their day with it.
The Gleaner Honour Awards - Professor Robert John Lancashire
Today, we continue to highlight persons who have been nominated to receive the 2008 Gleaner Honour Award early next month at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. In the category of science and technology, the nominee is Professor Robert John Lancashire.
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