Commissioners view shooting sites
CITIZENS OF Tivoli Gardens rushed out of their houses yesterday to greet Commissioners probing the security forces operation in West Kingston July 7-10 yesterday, as they visited the locus of the incident which resulted in 27 deaths.

The rains could not stop them
THE INTERMITTENT rain and overcast skies on Tuesday did not dampen the spirits of the spellers from St. Ann, the Garden Parish, and neighbouring St. Mary. The 90 spellers were all determined to take home the coveted title ­ Parish Champion ­...

KPH bleeding financially Part 2
THE HIGH number of trauma cases seen by the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) is slowly bleeding the institution financially dry. Data from the Ministry of Health reveal that the treatment of accident victims and deliberate injuries such as from...

PNP: We're in 'good shape'
THE PEOPLE'S National Party (PNP) says it has so far selected 50 candidates to run in the next general election, and that the party is "in good shape" based on private polls the party commissioned in August this year. Speaking at a press conference at...

A teacher's fears
Dear Rev Hyatt: I AM very concerned about the rise in crime and violence among our young people, especially school boys. I find it very frightening as a teacher, as I am often fearful for my life.

Land Ministry pledges to restore Negril's beauty
THE MINISTRY of Land and the Environment will be working with residents of Negril and surrounding areas to protect reefs and the general environment of the tourist town, says Minister Horace Dalley. "I pledge to work with you so that Negril regains...