Whiteman proposes parliamentarian for overseas Jamaicans
INFORMATION MINISTER Senator Burchell Whiteman has proposed the introduction of an elected parliamentary representative to serve the interests of Jamaicans living overseas. But Whiteman, who is also Leader of Government Business in the Senate...

Extortion plaguing May Pen - 'One Order' gang said to be spearheading crime wave
THE POLICE have confirmed that criminal elements who are reportedly aligned to the notorious 'One Order' gang are attempting to set up an extortion ring in the business community of May Pen, Clarendon.

Gov't avoids sanctions on talk shows
SENATOR BURCHELL Whiteman said yesterday that the Government had avoided imposing sanctions on questionable radio talk shows in its drive to maintain participatory democracy within society.

Phipps upset with plan to establish the CCJ
FRANK PHIPPS, Q.C., the chairman of the Farquharson Institute of Public Affairs, said it is regrettable that the Government plans to press ahead with the Bills in Parliament to establish the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), without...

'Let's go diesel' - Kerr-Jarrett calls for duties hike on gas-powered cars
WESTERN BUREAU: THE MONTEGO Bay Chamber of Commerce is urging the Government to increase the licensing fees and importation duties on gasolene-powered vehicles in order to promote the use of vehicles using diesel fuel.

New approach to child rearing
TOO OFTEN parents and teachers spend more time berating than praising children. But researchers at the Child Development Centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) are trying to change this, thanks to a $3 million grant from the Culture, Health...

National Insurance Gold Health Plan doing well
SINCE THE inception of the National Insurance (NI) Gold Health Plan in December 2003, Blue Cross of Jamaica has processed more than 27,000 claims from pensioners. The NI Gold Health Plan targets all National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners. Benefits...