'Break corrupt links' - UN urges end to political criminality in region
With a general election expected in the next few months, Jamaica and the Caribbean must do more to tackle the corrupt links between politics and criminality, says outgoing United Nations (UN) resident representative Juan Carlos Espinola. The Paraguay-born diplomat...
Crash claims woman, child
AN EARLY-morning auto accident at a busy Washington Boulevard intersection yesterday resulted in the death of two persons and injuries to four others. Sergeant Jubert Llewellyn of the Constabulary Communication Network said the accident took place at 6:30...
Kerr-Jarrett has slick solution for gas-guzzling Jamaica
With Jamaica's oil bill and consumption continuing to rise, concerned businessman Mark Kerr-Jarrett has a proposal to save the country $3.3 billion each year. All that needs to be done, writes the Montego Bay-based businessman is to switch the majority of taxicabs...
'Let doctors decide on emergencies'
Dr. Alverston Bailey, president of the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ), has suggested that the Government implement a national triage system in hospitals, whereby doctors will deal with real emergencies and force persons with minor ailments to visit health centres for treatment.
PSOJ hails job creators
THREE job-creating companies were yesterday recognised by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) for strides they have made in providing employment. The companies - Courts Jamaica Ltd., polystyrene manufacturers, Free Form Factory Ltd., and Compact Travel Agency Limited...
Hylton backs PM's choice for Chief Justice
SOLICITOR General Michael Hylton says he believes Justice Zaila McCalla to be an excellent candidate for the job of Chief Justice. Mr.Hylton, who spoke with journalists after addressing the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica's Job Creation Awards ceremony...
ODPEM says Christie contract report false
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and several other public bodies named by Contractor General Greg Christie as delinquent for failing to submit their first Quarterly Contract Award Report for 2007, have taken issue...
Henry moves motion of no confidence in Air Jamaica
Opposition spokesman on Transport Mike Henry has moved a resolution asking his parliamentary colleagues to declare no confidence in the administration of Air Jamaica.Moving the motion during yesterday's sitting of Parliament, Mr.Henry urged...
'Let private sector run education'
Kenneth Sylvester, chief executive officer of Caribbean Knowledge Learning Network, has suggested that the Government give the education system to the private sector to run for 10 years."The current education system has failed in preparing the workforce for the future...
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