'We can't take anymore!' - ODPEM says island is at breaking point - Office continues flash flood warning
As persistently poor weather conditions continue to rain abuse on the island's infrastructure, Ronald Jackson, director general of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), says the island is at breaking point. Mr. Jackson told The Gleaner yesterday...
Too little too late? - Mixed reactions to Prime Minister's address
Bruce Golding's first address to the nation since taking office two months ago has been met with mixed reactions. Mr.Golding told consumers Sunday night that the high food and gas prices were the result of the supply-and-demand effect on the international market.
Portland to get potable water
Residents in West Portland who are without potable water for more than 30 years were given a glimmer of hope by their Member of Parliament, Daryl Vaz, who assured them that their water supply systems are to be upgraded. Special emphasis is now placed on the Shirley Castle water ...
Early retirement for senior cops?
A proposal to offer early retirement to a significant number of senior police officers may be back on the agenda, shortly. National Security Minister Derrick Smith expects this to be one of several items addressed in the report of a strategic review team examining the work...
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