Gov't, Opposition sign Code of Conduct
MEMBERS OF Parliament from both sides of the political divide yesterday signed the long-awaited, but revised Political Code of Conduct, in response to agitation from private sector leaders.

'Rita' aims at flood-ravaged Louisiana
KEY WEST, Florida (AP): RAPIDLY STRENGTHENING Hurricane Rita lashed the Florida Keys and sections of northern Cuba yesterday and churned ominously into the Gulf of Mexico, where forecasters feared it could develop into another blockbuster storm.

Joint agreement on political conduct
THE PEOPLE'S National Party (PNP), the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and all other legitimate political parties in Jamaica: Affirm their belief in the sanctity of human life and abhor taking human life...

Phillips decries gaps in educational system
MINISTER OF National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, says the education system is failing to prepare youth for the job market, noting that nearly three-quarters of them have no certification, and only a quarter have completed at least four.

More crisis ahead for health sector - Baugh
OPPOSITION SPOKESMAN on Health, Dr. Ken Baugh, has warned that more problems are going to surface if the Government does not move swiftly to correct existing problems in the health sector.

A plea for a healthy Ja
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WRITE this letter in reply to the 'Young Doctor's Cry'. I, too, am a doctor who has worked in all the health facilities described by the young doctor and has been blessed with receiving overseas experience.

Suspect held in stolen lectern case
A SUSPECT is now in custody in connection with the theft of the 200-year-old one-tonne brass lectern from the St. Peter's Falmouth Anglican Church.