CARICOM set to start Resolution 1540
On Tuesday, the Hilton Kingston hotel greeted officials from the United States, Canada, members of the Organisation of American States and CARICOM, as well as a local contingent including, Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Stewart Saunders, and High Commissioner...
Cop remains resolute despite disability
He had numerous challenges, but he remained dedicated to his job though his commitment resulted in him being confined to a wheelchair.Fifty-five-year-old Cecil Smythe, a sergeant attached to the City Centre Police Station, wore a warm smile and cracked a few jokes...
Accidents increase on Highway 2000
There has been a marginal increase in the number of traffic crashes on both legs of Highway 2000. There have been 89 accidents on the highway this year, compared to 84 in the corresponding period in 2008...
Campaigners hunt fresh blood
Staging another round of blood drives this month, the National Blood Transfusion Service (NTBS) is continuing its struggle to meet a yearly goal of 50,000 units of blood.It has been just three months since the national blood drive was launched by Scotiabank...
The Post and Telegraph Department
The Chapelton Post Office, according to a May 22, Gleaner story, 'Where has the mail gone?', has reduced its staff from seven to five as the volume of mail handled has declined significantly. Modern communications technology has not only pushed...
Green light for Labour
Jamaica Labour Party candidate Gregory Mair (centre) celebrates with jubilant supporters after winning Tuesday's by-election in the North East St Catherine constituency.
Public defender backs decision to investigate Armadale
Public Defender Earl Witter has come out to say that at the end of the independent investigations into the fire at the Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre in Alexandria, St Ann, he should be able to conclude if the State is liable for what happened....
Vera Campbell - Always giving of herself
"A blessed life is one that has touched the lives of many." This aptly summarises the life of Vera Campbell of Royal Flat, Manchester, whose generosity knew no bounds. She would deprive herself once someone else was in need....