Caribbean had 80 quakes this week!
The United States Geological Survey's website shows there have been approximately 80 earthquakes, measuring anywhere from 2.4 to 7.0, in the Caribbean within the past week.An online in-depth map outlines the dates...

Linstead residents get free eye care
HUNDREDS OF persons turned out at the Lions Club Civic Centre in Linstead, St Catherine, on Tuesday to access free eye care.The service was offered through a partnership between the Lions Club of North St Catherine and the Canadian Vision Care ...

Construction costs might see increase - New safety requirements may push up prices
ALREADY BURDENED by harsh economic times and increased taxes, Jamaicans seeking construction services might have to brace for more increases as the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) for the building and construction industry has advised ...

Massive gun and ammo find
WITH 14 days into the new year, the island's security forces have seized more than 1,000 assorted rounds of ammunition and at least 27 illegal firearms, including four high-powered weapons and a number of semi-automatic pistols...

Court hears murder plot in Proctor trial
THE ALLEGED plan by 89-year-old consultant botanist, Dr George Proctor, to murder his wife and three other women was outlined on Tuesday by a prosecution witness who admitted that he had been convicted of more than 60 counts...

Portmore community leaders speak out on crime
SEVERAL COMMUNITY leaders in Portmore recently voiced their concerns on the factors influencing crime in their communities at the recent Gleaner Editors' Forum at the Portmore Municipal Council's offices in St Catherine...

Portmore groups want social intervention
SEVERAL STAKEholders in Portmore, St Catherine, believe a combination of social intervention programmes will be effective in battling the crime problem in the sprawling suburban community. These include land titling, parenting workshops, mentoring and behaviour...