UWI honours 16 - Jamaicans account for three to be recognised
The University of the West Indies (UWI) will confer honorary degrees on 16 individuals during graduation ceremonies on all the UWI campuses later this year.At the Mona campus, John Issa will be one of those...

'I Believe' campaign brings out the youth voice
Students from schools in five parishes met with Governor General Patrick Allen earlier this month to discuss various issues of concern and submit possible solutions. The breakfast meeting, part of an 'I Believe' series...

Sun setting on Negril beaches - Coastline at risk of wipeout, warns Seaga
WESTERN BUREAU: Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga has expressed concern about the state of Negril's beach, which he warns could be wiped out if the rate of erosion is not curbed."I am distressed to learn what is happening to the (Negril) beach...

Armadale fire probe runs into roadblock
Investigations by the St Ann Fire Department into the cause of the deadly fire at Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre in Alexandria, St Ann, last Friday night, have reached a standstill. According to Lewiston Gooden, the deputy superintendent in charge...

Brits call for early election amid expense scandal
Faced with widespread expense account abuse by lawmakers, a majority of Britons in a recent poll are calling for an early national election so they can choose a new Parliament. Radio phone-ins were jammed Friday with voters debating the merits...

BRIEFS: Record-breaking compliance rate
Jamaica's 191 procuring public bodies have registered an unprecedented compliance rate in submitting their Quarterly Contract Award (QCA) reports to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) on time.All public...