Blood sample pile-up - Government of Jamaica admits inability to test all suspected malaria cases - Canada provides assistance
With more than 1,500 blood samples of persons in malaria-infected areas not yet tested, the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party is suggesting that the total number of malaria cases may exceed the 61 confirmed cases reported yesterday by Health Minister...
John Pringle, ex-tourism director dies in England
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica's first director of tourism and former deputy high commissioner to the United Kingdom, John Pringle, died on Tuesday morning in London, England. The 81-year-old pioneer who was credited with the title 'Father..
McKenzie taking two firms to court - Burger King, Escape 24/7 cited for breaches
Mayor of Kingston Desmond McKenzie says he will be taking court action against two companies that have failed to comply with municipal regulations. The companies against which legal action is to be taken are Burger King and the New Kingston nightclub...
UDC should accept full responsibility for Sandals overrun - 'Butch' Stewart
The Gordon 'Butch' Stewart-led Sandals Resort International is insisting that the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), should accept full responsibility for the US$43 million cost overrun on the Sandals Whitehouse project.
Goverment of Jamaica expresses interest to partner in cancer project
Government wants to partner with, as well as raise funds from the local private sector to fund further research into the Jamaican cancer treatment breakthrough which uses extracts from two plants endemic to the island, said Phillip Paulwell...
Reward offered to find missing couple
Police investigators are expected to complete forensic tests by later today as they intensify their probe into the disappearance of 75-year-old Mande-ville businessman Richard Lyn and his 71-year-old wife Julia...
Scientist who discovered HIV to visit January
Dr. Robert Gallo, the American scientist who co-discovered HIV as the cause of AIDS, is to visit Jamaica to meet with local stakeholders next month. Dr. Gallo had initially been due in the island yesterday as the guest of local biochemist...
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