ELECTION FEVER! PNP holds campaign meeting tomorrow; Electoral Commission works on reform
The Electoral Commission is close to preparing a report for submission to Parliament on proposals for legislation addressing the long-debated issues related to the funding of political parties and election campaigns.
'Don't leave children alone at home'
An appeal to parents to be mindful of the safety of their children has again come from Children's Advocate, Mary Clarke. On Tuesday, one-year-old Vanessa Gayle was burnt to death in a house fire at McKenley Crescent in in Olympic Gardens, Kingston 11.
Nicholson to meet Press Association of Jamaica
Reporters who cover court cases have been given the assurance by Justice Minister A.J. Nicholson that his ministry recognises the importance of accommodating journalists in the nation's courts.
No bail for Beckles - Court orders UWI student on murder charge remanded until trial
Senior Puisne Judge Marva McIntosh, after hearing a lengthy bail application on Thursday, ordered that Rodney Beckles, son of the University of the West Indies (UWI) professor, Hilary Beckles should remain in custody until his trial.
Spanish boost for Jamaica Red Cross ambulance fleet
The Jamaica Red Cross has had its ambulance fleet boosted with the presentation of US$35,000 (J$2.3 million) from the Spanish Red Cross for the purchase of one for the non-governmental organisation. The cheque was presented to Dr. Jaslin Salmon, Red Cross president, at the Spanish Embassy in New Kingston, yesterday.
New group against judge retirement proposal
A third organisation has come out against the proposed amendment to the Constitution to raise the retirement age of judges from 70 to 72. Attorney-at-law George Soutar, president of the Advocates Association of Jamaica, has said that any amendment to the Constitution should await the recommendations of the Justice Reform Task Force
Mind and Spirit - Yasus' gift to Jamaica (Pt 2)
Rastafarian reggae poet Yasus Afari, 45, on March 29, launched his book Overstanding Rastafari: Jamaica's Gift to the World. In an interview with The Gleaner, the author spoke about his book and offered perspectives on Rastafari. The following is part two of that interview.
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