Lee Brown: father of community policing
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) will tomorrow mark its 20th anniversary in Jamaica, and the man reputed to be the 'Father of Community Policing' will be guest speaker at the awards gala. Dr. Lee Brown is a fitting choice for keynote speaker...
Diplomat calls for speedy changes to US passport rules
WASHINGTON (CMC): A senior Caribbean Community (CARICOM) diplomat here has called on United States legislators and the Bush administration to speedily ease the new passport rules, stating that they would significantly impact on the economies...
Teen moms underperform in CSEC
The Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation has reported that teenage mothers underperformed in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams. The Government-run institution reported a 39 per cent decline in passes...
New no-parking zones in St Ann's Bay
The St. Ann Parish Council is advising that it will be implementing several no-parking zones in St. Ann's Bay as of today. According to Mayor Delroy Giscombe, the move is expected to reduce the congestion on the parishes main thoroughfares.
OUR to announce more options for utility payments
In less than two weeks, consumers should be made aware of opportunities for them to pay utilities bills at several locations without incurring a service charge. According to David Geddes, director of consumer and public affairs...
Flavour extraction machine tested
BLACK RIVER, St. Elizabeth: The first set of products from a St. Elizabeth-based flavour extraction plant has been sent to Germany for testing. The crops used in the initial flavour extraction exercise included watermelon, lemon grass, fever grass...
Education officer honoured
Lluidas Vale, St. Catherine: Several members of the education fraternity on Friday honoured Education Officer Dr. Ann Marie Hall during a function at the McCooks Pen Primary School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
UWI Graduation ceremonies
The University of the West Indies wishes to extend its congratulations to its 2006 graduates upon the completion of their degree programme. The 2006 presentation ceremonies for the University of the West Indies, Mona, will be held at the National...
Treasure Beach students win scholarships
A group of students from the Sandy Bank Primary school in Treasure Beach was recently granted scholarships to pursue high school eductaion. The scholarships to the south St. Elizabeth-based students arose from their performances....
Coffee, tea or just caffeine?
FOR YEARS, I have used and recommending green tea for its incredible health benefits. Tea (primarily black tea) is, in fact, the most widely consumed beverage on the planet, while coffee drinking is still extremely popular ...
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