Jamaica to honour its 'heroes' at Kings House tomorrow
With customary excitement and vibrant colour, Jamaica will, tomorrow, National Heroes Day 2002, honour those of its sons and daughters who have made it proud. One hundred and twenty nine 'heroes' from different stations in life will cross the lush...
West Kingston under curfew
Following a spate of violence in the West Kingston area, including a triple murder in Wilton Gardens, and the burning and looting of homes in neighbouring Denham Town, the police have imposed a 24-hour curfew in sections of the two communities. Between..
Duncan reports of threat to his life
Political analyst, dental surgeon and former General Secretary of the People's National Party, Dr. D.K. Duncan, has reported to the Prime Minister and Commissioner of Police that he has been made aware of "detailed plans to inflict physical harm" on his..
The role of third parties
Despite a dismal showing in the recent general election, minor parties which contested the island's 14th election say there is still a crucial need for alternatives in Jamaican politics. "The voters have spoken, yet we still had a large percentage who...
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