Hardened criminals - Inmates return to society more vicious
Former prison doctor, Raymoth Notice, yesterday asserted that many convicted criminals are leaving the penal system more brutal than when they went in, and called for greater emphasis on the correctional system under the new crime plan. Notice, a former mayor of Spanish Town...
Anti-crime initiative introduced
National Security Minister, Colonel Trevor MacMillan, says new measures were introduced by the police on Saturday to stem the crime wave. MacMillan, who was addressing yesterday's post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said the new measures...
GSAT results ready - Ministry
All students who sat the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) in March should get their results by tomorrow, the Ministry of Education said yesterday.Parents or guardians are advised to contact the schools which their children are currently attending to receive these results...
Government gets tough on squatting in Jamaica
THE GOVERNMENT has signalled that it will be moving to demolish any new structure erected on government lands, as it clamps down on squatting.Water and Housing Minister, Dr Horace Chang, in his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Gordon House yesterday, said...
Jamaica still behind on human trafficking
Despite efforts over the last year to combat human trafficking, Jamaica has been given another Tier-2 rating by the United States Government. Tier-2 comprises countries that are demonstrating a commitment to addressing their problems but have not yet achieved international...
Vox POP
United States presidential hopeful Barack Obama on Tuesday defeated Hillary Clinton to seal the Democratic nomination to contest the November 4 elections against Republican John McCain.
Kick carbon to the kerb!
It's World Environment Day and this year environmental groups, associations and agencies around the globe are pushing the theme: 'Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy'. They are encouraging people to be more energy-efficient and to cut carbon dioxide emissions....
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