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Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 5:49 PM

The police in Spanish Town, St. Catherine say one of three gunmen who engaged them in a shootout this morning was killed and an illegal gun recovered.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 5:47 PM

Members of the House of Representatives this afternoon received a copy of the Contractor General’s report into breaches in the contract award procedures at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 5:46 PM

The lawyer representing PNP candidate Abe Dabdoub in the dual citizenship case involving West Portland MP Daryl Vaz, today completed his submissions in the appeal court.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 12:10 PM

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that months after introducing a new mechanism to cut electricity theft, thieves have found a way to tap into the system.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 12:09 PM

Agriculture Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton said he is in discussions with the Tourism Ministry regarding the purchase of local produce from farmers.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 12:07 PM

The Police Traffic Department said it would be intensifying its efforts to get rid of illegal taxi and bus operations during the Christmas season.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 8:24 AM

Opposition spokesman on Mining, Michael Peart, is recommending that the government suspend the levy on bauxite until the world economy improves.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 8:23 AM

The Bureau of Special Investigations has commenced a probe into the circumstances under which a man was killed by the police in Montego Bay, St James, yesterday afternoon.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 8:22 AM

Fire fighters in St Ann are yet to determine the cause of a fire, which damaged a section of the Crane Ridge Resort in Ocho Rios, last night.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 8:21 AM

The Crown is expected to close its case today at the trial of 35-year-old security guard Jeffrey Perry, who is charged with the murder of three children at Killancholly, St Mary, in 2005.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 8:21 AM

The United Kingdom Privy Council has reserved its decision after hearing legal arguments yesterday in the Janice Allen case.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 8:20 AM

A man charged in connection with the shooting death of four people in Montego Bay St James last month is expected back in court today.

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2008 | 8:19 AM

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has called for a full report from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) on contracts about which the contractor general has raised questions.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 7:36 PM

One of three men who shot and killed another man at a plaza in Spanish Town, St. Catherine this afternoon is dead.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 7:34 PM

Financial Analyst Ralston Hyman said the Bank of Jamaica\'s (BOJ) move to increase the interest rates on the certificates of deposit means that the public debt will also go up.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 7:33 PM

Chairman of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, Robin Levy has scheduled a meeting of the company’s board for tomorrow at four in the afternoon.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 12:17 PM

The Half Way Tree Police are now looking for a man in connection with a gun find in Mona Commons, Kingston last night.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 12:16 PM

Analysts are warning that the cost of money will go up with the decision of the Bank of Jamaica to increase the interest rates on certificates of deposits.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 12:15 PM

Opposition Spokesman on Transport and Works, Robert Pickersgill, is shying away from calling for the resignation of Transport Minister Mike Henry.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 12:15 PM

Health Minister Rudy Spencer said more efforts are needed to empower Jamaica\'s youth to make sensible decisions about sex.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 12:14 PM

President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Milton Samuda is charging that a lack of leadership at various levels in the public and private sectors is among factors contributing to a drop in academic standards among students.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 8:04 AM

Today, Jamaica joins the rest of the world in commemorating World AIDS Day under the theme ‘Youth: Take the Lead’.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 8:03 AM

The Jamaica Red Cross is to hold a road march today in the Corporate Area in commemoration of World AIDS day.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 8:02 AM

Transport minister, Mike Henry is questioning whether contractor general Greg Christie acted properly when he recommended that criminal charges be laid against the managing director of the JUTC, Bindley Sangster.

Published:Monday | December 1, 2008 | 8:02 AM

A psychologist who conducted tests on the man accused of the murder of three children at Killancholly, St Mary in 2005 is to be cross examined by the defence team today.

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