Girls more at risk from HIV-AIDS
GIRLS IN the 10-to-19 age group have three times higher risk than boys their age of becoming infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection which leads to AIDS, according to Dr. Yitades Gebre.

Western Expo 2000 to open Thursday
FOLLOWING A one-year break, Western Expo 2000, western Jamaica's premier trade show, will open on Thursday at the Montego Freeport Cruise Ship Terminal, its home since 1993.

Warders' hearings start Friday
INTERDICTED CORRECTIONAL officers are to get a chance to present their case on Friday.

Agreement to assist CARIFORUM
A TECHNICAL agreement to set up a strategic alliance aimed at assisting member-states of the CARIFORUM to more effectively participate in agricultural trade negotiation.