Scores respond to expose
SCORES OF telephone calls were made to our newsroom yesterday in response to The Gleaner's page one expose, "Dons Extort Millions". The callers, most of them opting to remain anonymous were virtually whispering, apparently in fear that the criminals...

Taxi-metering process on hold

IT WILL not be mandatory for taxi operators in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR), to put meters in their cabs until the Ministry of Transport and Works undertakes a "single rationalisation of the public transport sector".

New standards coming for health care system

NEW STANDARDS covering all branches of the health care system are to be implemented soon, according to Minister of Health John Junor. The Minister says the Standard and Regulations Department of the Ministry of Health will devise, implement and enforce.

Higher rates in effect for domestic calls
CONSUMERS YESTERDAY began paying significantly more for domestic telephone calls as Cable and Wireless's new rate structure approved by Cabinet in July, became effective. At the same time the company has announced that it will resume the activation of...

Vigilance urged against child kidnapping
PARENTS OF Preparatory and Primary school children are being warned to ensure their children's safety by taking time to know those who are dropping off and picking up their children from school. Psychologist Dr. Leachim Semaj in addressing public...