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Published:Saturday | February 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:There have been several bodies of research published over the last several years by entities, including the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), which have determined that community policing is crucial to crime prevention within the island.

Published:Saturday | February 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

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Published:Saturday | February 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The Fire Prevention Unit of the Hanover Fire Department has embarked on a series of workshops within communities in the parish aimed at the restoration of fire hydrants.

Published:Saturday | February 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Westmoreland homeboy Jovaine Andrews and his donkey, Starface, galloped to victory at the finals of the Rotary Club of Negril's 10th Annual Donkey Races, at the Wavz Beach in the resort town on Sunday.

Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2015 | 1:09 PM

The Montego Bay Convention Centre is the Caribbean's newest and finest offering to the convention industry. The centre is conveniently located along the Elegant Corridor of Rose Hall, Montego Bay.

Published:Saturday | February 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The newly refurbished resource centre at the St Paul's Primary School, Westmoreland, was officially reopened during a ceremony at the institution recently.

Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2015 | 1:15 PM

With obesity on the rise worldwide, more and more pregnant women are likely to be obese. Weight-management interventions will need to be carefully chosen during pregnancy due to the unborn child.

Published:Saturday | February 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

With obesity on the rise worldwide, more and more pregnant women are likely to be obese.

Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2015 | 1:19 PM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St James woman, who allegedly fleeced US$36,500 (J$4,217,210) from her workplace between December 2011 and January 2012, had her bail extended to March 18 when she appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Published:Saturday | February 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A man who was arrested last month after he was allegedly seen offering his services as a tour guide in Montego Bay had his bail extended when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2015 | 1:23 PMChristopher Thomas

WESTERN BUREAU:A man who was arrested last month after he was allegedly seen offering his services as a tour guide in Montego Bay had his bail extended when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Published:Saturday | February 14, 2015 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St James woman, who allegedly fleeced US$36,500 (J$4,217,210) from her workplace between December 2011 and January 2012, had her bail extended to March 18 when she appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on...

Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2015 | 7:51 PM

Do you believe community policing is effective?

Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2015 | 8:40 PM

WESTERN BUREAU:The Fire Prevention Unit of the Hanover Fire Department has embarked on a series of workshops within communities in the parish aimed at the restoration of fire hydrants.

Published:Friday | February 13, 2015 | 9:25 AM

The Green Island High School debating team won the first ever Hanover National Students Council Debate Competition. 

Published:Thursday | February 12, 2015 | 10:14 AM
Published:Thursday | February 5, 2015 | 8:52 AM

 How important is public beach access to you? Sydoney Brackett - "I am not really a huge beach lover.  But I believe it is a natural resource that all Jamaicans should have access to.  It is sad that tourists can come and a...

Published:Wednesday | February 4, 2015 | 5:49 PMBarrington Flemming

Barrington Flemming Gleaner Writer WESTERN BUREAU: Forty five families in Flankers, St. James, were on Friday made land owners by the Ministry  of Transport  Works and Housing, when they were presented with certificates of titl...

Published:Wednesday | February 4, 2015 | 5:26 PM

 All is set for the 58th staging of the annual Hanover Charities signature event, the Sugar Cane Ball, which will be held this year on Valentines Day, Saturday, February 14, at the world-famous Round Hill Hotel in Hanover. One of the...

Published:Wednesday | February 4, 2015 | 5:39 PM

Christopher Thomas

Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU:

The case against a St. James man, who allegedly hit a woman with his car, has been deferred to February 25, when two officers integral to the matter are expected to be subpoenaed to com...

Published:Saturday | February 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Rio Bueno Primary School in Trelawny received its allotment of tablets under the Government of Jamaica's 'Tablets in Schools' pilot project last week Thursday.

Published:Wednesday | February 4, 2015 | 5:44 PMChristopher Thomas

Christopher Thomas       Gleaner Writer WESTERN BUREAU: A man who appeared before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrates Court on Tuesday, for wounding a minor, has been ordered to begin paying $500,000 in restitution by M...

Published:Saturday | February 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Mayor of Lucea Wynter McIntosh is calling on residents who own animals that are roaming the town to be removed immediately.

Published:Wednesday | February 4, 2015 | 6:01 PM

Montego Bay Convention Centre Convention Connects Montego Bay Convention Centre is the Caribbean’s newest and finest offering to the convention industry. The Centre is conveniently located along the Elegant Corridor of Rose Hall, Montego...

Published:Saturday | February 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

A man who appeared before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday for wounding a minor has been ordered to begin paying $500,000 in restitution by March 6, when he is expected to return before the court.

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