Olint boss held
Head of OLINT Investment Club, David Smith, was arrested yesterday by police in the twin-island state of Turks and Caicos, following months of investigation into the operations of Olint Corporation in those islands. He was subsequently granted US$1 million bail with surety....
Churchmen walk out on abortion committee meeting
ANGERED BY the tardiness and frequent absence of members of the abortion policy review committee, leaders of the Roman Catholic Church yesterday boycotted the sitting, refusing to make their presentation to only five members who showed up. At 10 a.m. when the meeting was scheduled...
'Get the show on the road!' - JCC calls for implementation of new anti-crime strategies
Jamaica's political leaders have been urged to get cracking with the implementation of several anti-crime measures announced by Prime Minister Bruce Golding last year. Milton Samuda, president of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, suggested that the constant delays could sap...
Robert Rainford is now justice ministry's permanent secretary
Former Human resources director for the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Robert Rainford, is the new permanent secretary in the Ministry of Justice. Rainford took up the job on Monday, replacing Carol Palmer, who served in the position for more than six...
'Rampin Shop' fuss continues
WESTERN BUREAU: Western Jamaica personalities are adding their voices of concern over the lewd lyrical content of the popular song Rampin Shop by Vybz Kartel and Spice, which is now the subject of much debate...
Parents should be accountable
FACED WITH growing public pressure for their remuneration to be linked to students' performance, educators are calling for legislation to hold parents accountable for their part in facilitating their children's learning. "The problem is we have got into a culture in Jamaica ...
High commish lashes at The Sun's label
London: A newspaper story which branded Jamaica as a "druggies paradise" has caused outrage among the United Kingdom's Jamaican community. The Sun newspaper article, published February 3, claims that five-time British Grammy winner Amy Winehouse was flying...
Two rifles, 500 rounds of ammo discovered
WESTERN BUREAU: A joint operation yesterday between the St James police and the Jamaica Defence Force led to the discovery of more than 500 illegal rounds of ammunition and two assault rifles. Senior police officers said that an intensive investigation...
American Friends of Jamaica/Sue Cobb Lecture
University of the West Indies lecturer Dr Herbert Gayle last week delivered the American Friends of Jamaica/Sue Cobb Lecture. He examined the country's crime problem and offered possible solutions...