Across the Nation
The Alumina Partners of Jamaica's (ALPART) annual educational programmes in areas of safety, health and environment protection commenced this week with participation from 30 all-age and primary schools in south St. Elizabeth and Manchester.
Smith to boost war on drug
Minister of National Security Derrick Smith has said the Government would be resolute in its efforts to rid the island of all the players in the illegal drug trade, in order to remove Jamaica from the major list of drug transhipment and producing countries.
Ministry looks into fertiliser price hikes
Against the background of several increases in the price of fertiliser since December 2006 - ranging from 57-75 per cent - the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands is currently holding a series of consultations in the hope of unearthing the cause of the rapid increases and to possibly locate a cheaper source.
King tapes delay trial
The videotapes which defence lawyers are requesting in the case of 23-year-old labourer Sheldon Pusey, who is charged with the murder of Ambassador Peter King, were not released to them on Thursday.
New justices
Newly appointed Judges of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court proudly display their Instruments of Appointment, yesterday, after they were sworn in at King's House.
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