Women on a mission: first vaccination
The latest global statistics released by UNAIDS last week note that Jamaica is among several countries in the Caribbean making progress in controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Deportee study
The Ministry of National Security (MNS ) last Tuesday released a study on the impact of criminal deportation on crime in Jamaica, which was tabled in Parliament.
PNP garrisons could thwart JLP sweep
Never this close to controlling Gordon House in almost 27 years, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) feels its time has come and that the country is now ready for a change in political direction.
St Thomas residents mourn brutal killing of woman
A wave of emotion gripped the tiny district of Mount Lebanus in Western St. Thomas on Friday. Several grown women grasped their stomach and wept uncontrollably after looking at the remains of 42-year-old Veronica Murray.
MacMillan offers pointers to curb political tribalism
Opposition Senator Colonel Trevor MacMillan, pointing to current practices in governance that fuel political tribalism, has made a number of recommendations that would help to address this problem.
Electoral Commission to provide greater autonomy for new selected members
Minister with responsibility for electoral matters, Dr. Peter Phillips, said the establishment of the Electoral Commission provides greater autonomy and increased responsibilities for the newly-appointed commissioners.
Jamaica Labour Party going for clean sweep
Having won three of the four St. Ann constituencies in 2002, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) now feels it has a shot at doing the unthinkable: making a clean sweep of the garden parish in the upcoming election.
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