M16s to go
AFTER MORE than 25 years, the popular M16 rifle used by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be taken off the streets and replaced by the smaller calibre MP5 semi-automatic rifle. The roll-out of these new weapons should take place within a month.
Children who abuse drugs perform poorly in school, says NCDA survey
MOST CHILDREN with a lifetime prevalence of drug use perform poorly in school, according to the 2006 National School Survey by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA). According to the survey, more than 44 per cent of students reported that they have had to repeat a grade...
'Put 'Peeping Tom' Act on books'
SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine:Member of Parliament (MP) for the South Central St Catherine constituency, Sharon Hay-Webster, says the time has come for Jamaica to put the Criminal Surveillance Act ('Peeping Tom' Act) on the books. In an interview with The Gleaner yesterday...
Poor road development practices drive congestion
Two United States-based civil engineers are recommending that Government move urgently to urbanise Portmore and institute pedestrian precincts in sections of Kingston in order to lessen traffic congestion. Associate professor of civil engineering at the University of Connecticut...
More workers, capital to aid new health-care system
WESTERN BUREAU: IN ORDER to facilitate the Government's abolition of user fees at health-care facilities across the island, Health Minister Rudyard Spencer says more people will be employed and additional money will be injected into the sector....
... Medics say longer wait for patients
At least two hospital administrators say they have made preparations for the implementation of the abolition of health fees, but warned that patients may have to wait longer because of the anticipated large number of patients who will be utilising health facilities....
Extradition appeal put off for men on drug charge
THE APPEAL brought by St Ann businessman Norris 'Deedo' Nembhard, Police Corporal Herbert Henry and four other men against their extradition orders was put off yesterday until May 5.An adjournment was granted after the Court of Appeal pointed out that the hearing...
Man faces trial for killing wife
A man who is accused of con-spiring with another man to throw a corrosive substance on his wife is to be tried on June 2 for murdering his wife.He is Michael Laoe, a 41-year-old battery technician, of a Kingston 11 address.
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