Concerns have been raised about the decision of Jamaica's gun-control body - the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) - to lower the shooting accuracy pass mark, and suspending the mandatory written-exam component for gun permits to be issued.
The past week has been a gut-wrenching one for Raquel Morgan. Last Sunday, she visited the Bridgeport police lock-up with food for her 15-year-old son, who had been detained for a few weeks, but he was not there. The minor had been transferred to another facility and his mother was not informed.
For many years, there has been a seemingly 'Siamese' quality about the justice portfolio and the attorney general's functions in Jamaica's governance system.
MEMBER OF Parliament (MP) for South West Clarendon, Noel Arscott, has expressed concern about what he says is the recent increase in violent crimes in the constituency.The MP is urging the deployment of more...
GOVERNMENT SENATOR Dennis Meadows yesterday called for a bipartisan approach to liberalise the energy sector.Meadows, who led the debate on his Private Members Motion to end the monopoly of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), was also critical of a report...
THE EDUCATION ministry has taken steps to establish a special high school for disruptive students.Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Audrey Sewell, said the facility was being refurbished and could be ready by...
WESTERN BUREAU:PRIME MINISTER Bruce Golding says the private sector should play a greater role in the agricultural sector as the industry begins to acquire a greater appreciation for the role of technology and proper management...
THE POLICE inspector who is facing drug-related charges has been granted bail in the sum of $30 million, which has been described as one of the highest bail offers in recent memory.Inspector Dale Isaacs, 38, was granted bail...
Almost every household has at least one television. A lot of time is spent watching the TV by all age groups, as it is used for education, information and entertainment.
WESTERN BUREAU:It is a rare find when one encounters a 21-year-old young man living in Montego Bay, St James, that loves school and is fuelled by his creative passion to conquer each challenge with great humility.
STEER TOWN, St Ann:STEER TOWN Academy, one of two schools of excellence on the island, had its first open day on Wednesday with impressive displays in art and craft, home management, creative arts, and other areas.
HEAD OF the Criminal Investigation Branch, Assistant Commissioner Ealan Powell, and his team are now busy wrapping up their preliminary investigation before drafting a provisional warrant for the United States to extradite the driver of the BMW X6 implicated in the murder of Kingston College schoolboy, Khajeel Mais.
MANDEVILLE, Manchester:In the community of Hope Village, sandwiched between its larger neighbours, Porus and Williamsfield, three miles to the east of Mandeville, resides Melissa...
ROWLANDSFIELD, St Thomas: Digicel Foundation handed over a Multi-purpose Community Centre to the Rowlandsfield community in St Thomas on Saturday, July 2 .
WESTERN BUREAU:Two men arrested at the Coral Cliff Resort in Montego Bay for possession of Greendot Visa debit cards and combined cash of US$710 were offered bail in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court.
The Bureau of Women's Affairs (BWA) in association with the Social Development Commission (SDC) on Tuesday held a Masculinity Training/Workshop at the Falmouth Fire Station.
COMMISSIONER OF Customs, Danville Walker, says the police are now trying to determine if a local importer was behind the illegal removal of six barrels from the ports on Thursday.
WESTERN BUREAU: In a bid to enhance the customer experience offered by bar owners and impart lifelong learning skills, the Red Stripe Bartending Academy graduated 160 participants from its programme in western and central Jamaica.
WESTERN BUREAU: A centre of excellence to serve Glendevon and its environs will become a reality by December, six years after member of parliament for North West St James, Dr Horace Chang, mooted the facility to empower unattached youths.
WESTERN BUREAU:Mayor of Falmouth, Collin Gager, says the growth of the Trealwny's attraction products and aggressive marketing from stakeholders are essential to maximising...
