Costly lessons - Parents spend more on after-school classes than books, tuition - s u r v e y
Some Jamaican parents are spending more money on extra lessons than books, uniforms and tuition, according to the Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions 2006. The document, which was launched last week at the Planning Institute of Jamaica's New Kingston office, said parents were spending...
Investors sue Money Express
Three investors have sued the recently shut-down Money Express Financial Services Ltd and investor Ricardo Azan, to recover more than $17 million which they claimed they invested in the company. They are Richard Preston; Elizabeth Dudhu, a businesswoman;...
Hanover residents take to the streets in protest
WESTERN BUREAU:Residents of several communities in Hanover and Westmoreland were stranded or had to find alternative routes to get to school and work as militant residents of Shettle Wood and surrounding communities protested against a burial at the controversial Royale Rest Cemetery....
National Water Commission (NWC) water restrictions
Customers of the National Water Commission (NWC) could be affected by nightly water restrictions because of water supply shortages associated with ongoing drought conditions. The NWC said that, as of last night, customers served by the Hermitage/Constant...
Daring jump for freedom
WESTERN BUREAU: Court proceedings at the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court were temporarily disrupted yesterday when a prisoner jumped from the first floor of the building in an apparent bid to escape custody. Desmond Stewart, who pleaded guilty to charges of robbery...
Peace march next week
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), which is on a mission to create a violence-free Jamaica, is hoping to send a powerful message for peace come March 4. On that day, the VPA will be staging a peace march in the Corporate Area under the theme 'Peace for Prosperity'.
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