Sixth formers get scholarships
SIX OF the seven students who received government scholarships this year based on their performance in the GCE A'Level/CAPE examinations, are from Campion College. The nnual Jamaica Scholarships are offered by the Ministry of Education...

Juvenile facilities to get first taste of Safe Schools
ASPECTS OF the Safe Schools Programme will be extended to juvenile correctional facilities across the island, according to the national coordinator of the programme, Monica Dystant.

'Parliamentary majority will not give JDF police powers'
NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Peter Phillips says the Government would not use its parliamentary majority to give the army police powers. Speaking at Monday's regular post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, St. Andrew, Mr. Phillips said...

MoBay man killed after attacking cop
WESTERN BUREAU: A 42-YEAR-OLD man, who was caught breaking into a basic school in Pitfour, Montego Bay, on Tuesday, was fatally shot when he allegedly attacked a policeman with a machete.

Flankers detainees still in police custody
WESTERN BUREAU: THREE OF the 12 men detained in a joint security raid in Flankers, St. James, two weeks ago remained in police custody on Wednesday. Detective Sergeant Paul Bernard of the Montego Bay Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) said...

Lepto fears for Manchester, Trelawny
IN THE wake of Clarendon reporting another suspected leptospirosis death earlier this week, health officials have warned that the disease could spread to the adjoining parishes of Manchester and Trelawny.

UNDP conducts Civic Dialogue session in Portland Cottage
AFTER THE official launch of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-sponsored Civic Dialogue Project a few months ago, the Portland Cottage Citizens Association invited members of the Civic Dialogue Project team to visit their community...

Ideas of heritage, legacies and pedigree - The Rosa Parks factor
WHEN CERTAIN mortals die, why should they be allowed to rest in peace if their spirits need to roam the earth as long as is necessary for the benefit of all of humankind? The good they will have done while alive can never be allowed to lie...