Stern braces for court action
NORTH WEST Clarendon could head to the poll as early as August to vote in a by-election for the constituency, government sources have said. Michael Stern, the sitting member of parliament, is bracing for disqualification in the court as a result of having sworn allegiance to the United States of America - a foreign power.

Iraqi ex-minister arrested
Iraq's former trade minister wanted on a corruption charge was arrested yesterday at the Baghdad airport after attempting to leave the country, a senior lawmaker said.

Body found could be that of missing soldier - cops
THE POLICE in Ewarton, St Catherine, said they were yet to ascertain if a body taken from the mud lake is that of Jamaica Defence Force private Raul Saunders, who went missing in early February.

After nine months ... Still no proof of collateral from Bank of Jamaica
NINE MONTHS after news surfaced that Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor Derrick Latibeaudiere had borrowed $51 million from the central bank to construct a house and furnish and landscape the grounds, without providing evidence that the loans had been properly collaterised, the Auditor General's Department has indicated it is still awaiting proof of security.

Grenada names airport in honour of fomer PM Maurice Bishop
Grenada on Friday commemorated the birthday of its most famous former prime minister, Maurice Bishop, with the renaming of its international airport in his honour.

CAREERS - Strategies of star performers
If it is true - and it is - that the darkest night reveals the brightest stars, then it is equally true that the toughest economic times provide the best opportunity for star performers to shine in every area of business and entrepreneurship.

Pakistani army retakes largest town in Swat Valley
The Taliban have fled the Pakistani army's advance on the main town in the Swat Valley, delivering the military a strategic prize in its offensive against militants in the country's northwest, commanders said yesterday.