AMBUSHED - Cops killed in Trench Town
They were ambushed and shot repeatedly. Within seconds, the bodies of constables Cornell Grant and Delano Lawrence were lying on the ground in their uniforms on Third Street in Trench Town, where they and two colleagues had gone on foot patrol.
Planting trees - a lucrative investment
In Jamaica's hilly terrain, you'll find damaged roads, houses, trees and vegetable crops, which are often covered or removed by mudslides. The destruction continues downstream where the fish and reefs are affected by the silt washed into the ocean - and it all points to one big problem - soil erosion.
Labouring for food security
Jamaicans came out in their numbers yesterday to plant fruit trees, refurbish buildings and fix roads as they took part in annual Labour Day activities, which are this year intended to facilitate increased food security.
Portion of students' loans to be written off
Some university students who have borrowed money from the Students' Loan Bureau (SLB) will see a portion of their fees written off by the Government at the start of the next financial year.
St Catherine farmer champing at the bit
At a time when food shortage is the topical issue worldwide, in Jamaica, there is one man who thinks he has the answers to growing rice here efficiently. Gerval Weir, an agronomist by training and farmer of Church Pen, St Catherine, told The Gleaner he has extensive training in rice production and could aid several small farmers by way of training in how to cultivate it.
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