Police Commissioner Lucius Thomas warns of violent election
Police Commissioner Lucius Thomas has warned the nation that Jamaicans could be faced with a violent general election in 2007. Mr. Thomas, speaking at the Jamaica Constabulary Force's annual devotion on the lawns of the Constabulary Headquarters...
Narco initiatives reaped bigger busts in '06
A combination of initiatives last year, by narcotics detectives and their overseas counterparts, resulted in the seizure of more than J$500 million worth of ganja and cocaine, in addition to the destruction of at least 9.38 million ganja seedlings.
Borrowings boost budget surplus... Loans $10b above fiscal year target
Flush with cash from heavy borrowings over eight months to November 30, finance minister Dr. Omar Davies, if he keeps to spending projections, will have no need to tap the capital markets for the remainder of the fiscal year ending March 31.
Local assistant referee in line for World Cup
Paulette Riley, Jamaica's top female assistant referee, could create history by becoming the country's first female to officiate in a football World Cup Final. Riley, a FIFA assistant referee, has been selected among a list of referees...
EDITORIAL: Charles Hyatt - a symbol of excellence
Once again, the cultural community mourns the passing of one of its prominent members. This time it is Charles Hyatt, actor/broadcaster, who has left the stage at age 75. His final moments were spent in Florida...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Riverton City dump a continuous health hazard
The Editor, Sir: Yet another major fire and residents are left to protect themselves from the blanket of smoke that hangs over various communities. According to the advice given by the Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health...
Fireworks @ Genesis
Explosive performances heralded 2007 at Genesis Triple Fest at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Monday, New Year's Day. The most riveting set came from Prodigal Son, Papa San, DJ Nicholas and Moses, which started from as early as 3:30 p.m...
Moving Meditation - Tai chi relaxes the mind and body
In the lobby at Hult Health Education Center in Peoria, Illinois., 30 students form a circle, clear their minds and move as if in a dreamlike state to the peaceful sound of 'cello music and the calming voice of the instructor.
BELIZE: Gov't wants int'l body to deal with territorial dispute
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC): Prime Minister Said Musa says he believes the decades-old territorial dispute with Guatemala will not be resolved by negotiations and wants the matter dealt with by an independent international tribunal.
INDONESIA: Missing airliner not located - officials
MAKASSAR, Indonesia (Reuters): The fate of an Indonesian airliner missing with 102 people on-board remained in doubt late yesterday after senior officials apologised for erroneously stating that its wreckage had been found.
