Trade unions give views on Kellier's appointment
THERE ARE mixed reactions from the trade unions to the appointment of Derrick Kellier as the new Minister of Labour and Social Security in Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller's 14-member Cabinet.
Residence verification - Why is residence verification necessary?
Residence verification is a vital part of ensuring that the voters' list remains at a high standard. It helps to lessen the possibility of duplicate registration and other errors that may prove difficult...
Better forecast this hurricane season
MIAMI (Reuters): THE 2006 hurricane season will not be as ferocious as last year when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other storms slammed Florida and Texas, but will still be unusually busy...
Garlogie Primary makes plea for playground
IF YOU have fond memories of running around on the playground at primary school, consider yourself more fortunate than the students of Garlogie Primary and Junior High School in Banana Ground, Manchester.
Portmore toll decision in May
A DECISION will be handed down in May in the appeal brought by some Portmore residents who have challenged the imposition of a toll on the Portmore leg of Highway 2000. The Court of Appeal, comprising Mr. Justice Seymour Panton...
Opposition MP may switch allegiance
GENERAL SECRETARY of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Karl Samuda, said last night that he would not be surprised if Verna Parchment, his party's Member of Parliament for the St. Ann North West constituency, crossed the floor to join...
'Zekes' murder trial adjourned early
THE SUDDEN illness yesterday morning of presiding Judge Horace Marsh resulted in an early adjournment of the murder trial of Matthews Lane resident Donald 'Zekes' Phipps. Mr. Marsh complained of feeling ill shortly after the case was adjourned at 11:45...
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