US law sparks fears
Jamaicans concerned about abuse
THERE IS growing concern among Jamaicans living in the United States that the Patriot Act which gives the police and immigration department there sweeping powers, could see more of them being deported without the benefit of judicial hearing.
Junior Minister given new CARICOM responsibility
STATE MINISTER in the Ministry of Financ,e Deika Morrison, is to assume overall responsibility for Jamaican matters relating to CARICOM. She is expected to provide a more effective assessment of Jamaica's position on key issues as well as identify those.
Adams will be video-taped
SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT of Police, Reneto Adams, will be under the microscope of the team of Scotland Yard investigators when he revisits the district of Kraal, Clarendon, on Wednesday.
South African president arrives today
SOUTH AFRICAN President, Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is set to arrive in the island at noon today for a three-day visit expected to coincide with the 24th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Stop orders on suspicious car sales
A RECENT upsurge in reports of stolen motor vehicles islandwide has forced tax authorities to implement a lock-down system on any automobile transaction which they deem "suspicious".
New hope for mentally ill, drug addicts
A NEW push to reduce the number of mentally ill drug addicts or vagrants from the nation's streets has been implemented through a programme which takes treatment straight to their doors.
McKenzie vows to bring back order
DESMOND MCKENZIE, who is tipped to be next Mayor of Kingston has vowed to use the office to bring back order to the capital city.
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