Industry sees 'the worst ever tourist season'
WESTERN BUREAU: THE LAST 18 months have been the worst ever for Caribbean tourism, industry experts say. And it is likely to get worse, with occupancies down by 18-35 per cent, new and emerging competition...
Parties expect much from 'new' MPs
OF THE 23 Members of Parliament classified as 'new' to the House of Representatives, only 14 are totally without experience in either the upper or lower chamber.
Young hero to receive award for gallantry
WESTERN BUREAU: WHEN CARLTON Smith leapt into flood waters to rescue his grandmother on New Year's Day, 2001, he had a singular thought - saving Hyacinth Smith's life.
G-G'S AWARDEE FOR ST. ANN: FRANK HAUGHTON - A source of inspiration
HE IS a local and regional authority on energy conservation. He designed and built several energy-saving and solar-heating systems, and was the first recipient of the ENCON Plus Award from the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica...
The Rt. Hon. P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister, has issued the following Heroes Day message - Paying tribute to the greats
Paying tribute to the greats "AT THIS time each year, we pause to pay tribute to our National Heroes who bravely faced the challenges of their time. Each in his own way had a vision of better human conditions and did not withdraw...
Bipartisan peace bid in Mountain View war - Burke, McKenzie to meet gunmen
RIVAL GUN gangs of Mountain View Avenue are to meet under bipartisan auspices in a bid to end the weeklong barrage of shootings which have crippled the area.
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