'Of course, I must appeal' - Lawyer says cop will challenge sentence for illegal possession of firearm
The attorneys representing Constable Rahul Khourie, who was on Thursday sentenced in the western Regional Gun Court to 15 years in prison for illegal possession of firearms, say they will be taking the matter to the Supreme Court.
Gleaner assists newspaper vendor
Newspaper vendor Stacey-Ann McBean can rest easier as, on Thursday, she received a bed and stove from The Gleaner's corporate office after fire destroyed her two-bedroom home last month.
Body of UK woman found
Area One Crime Scene investigators yesterday afternoon recovered the body of a 61-year-old British national, who was reported missing from her Bullocks Heights residence in Somerton, St James,on Sunday. The detectives had to climb into a pit behind Barbara Jones-Scott's local home to retrieve her body, which was clad only in underwear.
Protecting Portland - Ministry fights the threat of the pink mealy bug
It's cradled against vegetation robustly fresh and green, and continues to appeal to thousands of visitors all year round. The quaint parish of Portland with its rich history, displayed at every turn, has always been a famous tourist destination.
'Use DNA testing to fight crime'
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Les Green is urging Parliament to come to a consensus on legalising the use of DNA testing in the local fight against crime.
'Tourism will endure under US recession'
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett said he did not expect the imminent United States recession to have an adverse effect on the country's tourist industry any time soon.
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