Jamaica Tourist Board execs quit - Another government board loses its directors
WESTERN BUREAU: THE directors of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) have joined the growing list of public-sector executives, appointed by the 13-month-old Jamaica Labour Party government, to resign. Last night, at least five members of the JTB board gathered at the New Kingston offices...

DCP Shields out of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) next February
MARK SHIELDS will cease being a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) next February.The Ministry of National Security yesterday said Shields, the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) in charge of the crime portfolio, declined the offer ...

Dunoon student stabbed to death
Grief counsellors and officials from the Ministry of Education were yesterday kept busy comforting students and teachers at Dunoon Park Technical High School in Kingston, after 16-year-old Shevon Johnson was stabbed and killed by a classmate...

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Do you think that the Jamaica Labour Party should have cancelled its 65th annual conference activities following the shooting incident at the National Arena on Sunday?

TD Jakes set to visit Jamaica
Bishop T.D. Jakes, the acclaimed United States preacher, is scheduled to visit Jamaica December 9-11. On the first two days of his visit, he will conduct outdoor meetings at the National Stadium. He will, on day three, conduct a leadership seminar at the Hilton Kingston hotel...

US Embassy's visa website in operation tomorrow
The United States Embassy's self-service website, at which applicants are to schedule a visa appointment or obtain information on how to apply for a visa, becomes operational tomorrow. The website address is www.usvisa-jamaica.com and there is a US$10...

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Say it ain't so! 1 Some people are convinced that the days of the 'black-heart' man are back! There is heavy suspicion that this kidnapping mania has something to do with people in search of organs and body parts.