Lead Stories
Phone rates may rise - As C&WJ looks to counter reported billions in losses
Jamaicans could again face sharp increases in their telephone bills as the activities of illegal call service operators continue to inflict heavy losses on Cable and Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ), making it difficult for the company to keep current rates...

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Calm greets bus fare hike
Rousseau resigns as WICB boss - ...Vice-President Joseph goes too
Expired US visa delays Foreign Minister
British top smugglers list

News
Police tighten net on drug smugglers - ...But 'large percentage' still escape

The police have held close to 20 persons trying to smuggle drugs through the island's two international airports in the last two weeks. And in almost all the cases, the traffickers were held on the weekend, indicating that may be a preference for...

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Divorce rate falls, but reasons unclear
Public Defender to seek compensation for beaten prisoners
Thrills from Trelawny
Mental illness is no laughing matter

Business
Berger Paints profits up - 'The best ever in its 48-year history'
Berger Paints Jamaica's net profit increased by 11 per cent in 2000 over 1999, rising to some $64.07 million. Profit before tax amounted to $98.5 million in the year under review, compared with $84.9 million in 1999. Income tax of $34.4 million...

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Barbados Mutual will merge LoJ, Island Life
'Butch' Stewart to address Carib hotel conference
New JPSCo's Bogue plant to bolster energy supply
Wray & Nephew invests $300m in repackaging drive

Sport
Melbourne on top

THE national cricket champions Melbourne have taken a firm grip over Westmoreland in the Rothmans championship final and look set to lift the trophy after yesterday's first day of the two-day showdown at Melbourne Oval.

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Shake up in WI cricket
Jamaica's Gallimore mines gold
Ratified humbles the 'Deputy'
Walking the course will soon be something of the past

Commentary
The politics of West Indian cricket
In the space of six years, the West Indies cricket team has slipped from the top of the ladder to almost the bottom. In less than a year they have lost three series in succession ­ one to England, one to Australia, one to South Africa. Is it that...

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'Digging' deep, finding nothing
The times keep changing - Part I
Myths, miracles, mumbo-jumbo and morality

Letters
Why not guard rails?
THE EDITOR, Sir: Once again Jamaica is saddened by the recent tragic loss of life at the Flat Bridge, Rio Cobre. Once again we will hear words of commiseration from those in authority, as we have over the years; and, once again, commiseration will not...

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Ethics in communication
Time for improvement C&W
Say no to boxing
No plural, please

Entertainment
Preserving the tool ....DJs are now taking voice lessons

Some deejays are now taking a new, serious approach to their craft. They are taking voice lessons! Deejays like Bling Dawg, Sean Paul, Madd Anju, Stitchie and Red Rat are learning (or have learnt) the finer points of music, presentation and voice...

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Lisa Holness creating young violinists
Christian artistes, secular studios

Arts &Leisure
Art students strut their stuff

After a gruelling three or four years learning the skills of the trade, students from the School of Art at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) are staging their annual exhibition.

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Art that heals the mind - Competition for mental health patients

Outlook
Talented children among us
GIFTED children. How do we determine when a child is gifted? How do we measure a child's talents? We learn that some of the geniuses in the history of mankind were not exactly at the top of their class.

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Of what are marriages made?
You are appreciated

Lifestyle
Want to move mountains? Have a primary purpose
Burt decided to make a career change. He identified his mission and other personal qualities, researched and narrowed compatible options, then developed a plan to achieve his goals. Within four months, he accepted the chief executive officer position...

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Keeping fit with tots in tow
There is a fountain of youth - ...Benefits available for elderly

Generation Today
Child labour eradication soon?
Donald is 17. He is a self-described hustler who earns money doing odd jobs or begging on the streets of the Corporate Area. For a teen who has been working since he was old enough to shave at age 12, two-dollar terms such as...

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Why aren't our children playing?