Hospitality Jamaica wins tourism award
MIAMI, Florida: AIR JAMAICA'S George DeMercardo, The Gleaner's Janet Silvera, soca king Byron Lee and Sandals Montego Bay were honoured yesterday at the American Express 'Salute to the Stars of the Caribbean' luncheon.

Lara, Chappell call for result pitch at Sabina
WEST INDIES captain Brian Lara has challenged the groundsmen at Sabina Park to prepare a result pitch for the fourth and final Test against India starting Friday. The previous three Tests, which were played at the Antigua Recreation Ground in Antigua...

'Bahía hotel still a danger'
THE JAMAICA Environment Trust (JET) yesterday maintained that the controversial construction of the Bahía Priñcipe hotel still poses serious environmental hazards. Though satisfied with the recent court ruling...

FLANKERS MURDER TRIAL: SHOOTING VICTIM TESTIFIES - Reliving a nightmare
THE WOMAN who survived the shooting incident at Flankers, St. James, in October 2003 when two senior citizens were fatally shot in a motor car, recounted the incident, yesterday. Audrey Stephens, 54, fruit vendor, of Flankers, said...

Cops on corruption rap missing
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: TWO OF three policemen charged with breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act, who failed to appear in court, were yesterday being sought by the Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) Internal Affairs Division.

Cricket World Cup to stump classes for fortnight
IT'S OFFICIAL. Schools within close proximity to Sabina Park are to close for two weeks next March to facilitate the staging of Cricket World Cup 2007. However, this has forced administrators at primary schools in the area to make alternative arrangements

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) behind Portmore group on toll stance
THE JAMAICA Labour Party says it stands ready to support the Portmore Citizens Advisory Committee (PCAC) in whatever legitimate action it undertakes regarding Tuesday's announced toll cap for the Portmore leg of Highway 2000.

Kidnappers free 16-y-o
A 16-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl, who was blindfolded and abducted by four men on Saturday, has been reunited with her family following an intense operation by the St. Andrew South police and their colleagues...