More JPS woes - Energy minister raises concerns about debt
THE Energy Minister Clive Mullings has raised concerns about the financial position of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and is adamant that the plug must be pulled on members members of its management team. Speaking in the House of Representatives yesterday...
Literacy programme a success
An experimental literacy programme, facilitated by Stationery and School Supplies Education Services, has reaped success with students improving by as many as three grade levels in a single school term. The Science Research Associates (SRA) reading...
Female cops support raped colleague
Senior officers in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have expressed surprise that a female police constable who was allegedly raped by her male counterpart has chosen to divulge her story through the media. However, a number of female cops...
Waterhouse lauds hometown hero
JAMAICAN sprint sensation Shelly-Ann Fraser on Monday night came home to a spectacular welcome party with residents of Waterhouse, St Andrew, and top artistes. The party was held in recognition of her brilliant performance at the Beijing Olympics, in China...
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Days after Jamaica's stunning performance at the Beijing Olympics, the Government announced that it's undertaking a massive celebration for the athletes, but Tropical Storm Gustav soon battered Jamaica causing loss of lives and widespread damage.
Firearm authority probes holders
More than 100 licensed firearm holders, including high-profile political activists and entertainers, are being probed by the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA). The agency is investigating the circumstances under which a number of these persons were issued with firearm licences...
Enviro issues top Jacks Hill agenda - Jacks Hill residents discuss community issues last night
Concerned residents in Jack Hill, St Andrew, last evening gathered to discuss critical environmental issues affecting their community. Drainage was one of the main issues highlighted at the meeting. Maurice Jones, an engineer who has lived in Jack's Hill for more than a decade...
PNP voters' list ready
The final voters' list to be used in the People's National Party (PNP) internal elections will be printed today as the secretariat completes its arrangements for Saturday's contest. Yesterday, party officials said that final corrections to the draft list...
Crime bills face strong opposition
FORMER PRESIDENT of the Jamaican Bar Association and attorney at law, Arlene Harrison Henry, has come out strongly against a proposal to detain persons for 60 days, who allegedly commit certain serious offences, under a proposed new anti-crime...
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Excerpts: AN ACT to Amend the Parole Act:Persons sentenced to imprisonment for life, or for a period of 15 years or more, for specified firearms offences shall not be eligible for parole until they serve a period of not less than 10 years of the sentence...
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