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Published:Thursday | February 21, 2008 | 5:03 PM

A Jamaican man who escaped a double murder conviction in the United States 10 years ago is now facing a new murder charge.

Published:Thursday | February 21, 2008 | 5:00 PM

The government is to launch a campaign to get more private companies to help the police.

Published:Thursday | February 21, 2008 | 4:58 PM

The Police High Command is reporting that 137 persons were murdered last month.

Published:Thursday | February 21, 2008 | 4:57 PM

The Chairman of the Jamaica Association of Community Cable Operators, Colin Innis is against the decision of the Broadcasting Commission to take out an injunction against telecommunications company FLOW.

Published:Thursday | February 21, 2008 | 12:07 PM

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (Petrojam) announced today increases in the prices of all its petroleum products.

Published:Thursday | February 21, 2008 | 12:07 PM

Classes were suspended at the Christiana High School in Manchester yesterday after two female students assaulted a female Acting Vice-Principal.

Published:Thursday | February 21, 2008 | 12:05 PM

A man was arrested in downtown Kingston yesterday after he reportedly attempted to bribe a member of a police team.

Published:Thursday | February 21, 2008 | 12:04 PM

The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) is reporting a significant increase in the number of government bodies providing reports on the performance of their contracts.

Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2008 | 2:52 PM

Seven people have been left homeless after a fire destroyed their four-bedroom house in St. Ann’s Bay, this morning.

Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2008 | 2:52 PM

The traffic sergeant who is wanted in connection with a corruption investigation has surrendered to the police.

Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2008 | 2:50 PM

Four teenagers have been reported missing in St. Catherine and Kingston within a month.

Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2008 | 2:50 PM

Jamaica is seeking to explore a number of new areas of cooperation with the government and business leaders of Kuwait.

Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2008 | 2:27 PM

The police in Westmoreland have released a man who was taken into custody last week in connection with the shooting of a policeman in St. James.

Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2008 | 2:26 PM

The Health and Environment ministry is planning to fund a public education campaign on the abortion debate.

Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2008 | 2:25 PM

The Broadcasting Commission is seeking to grant a second licence for provision of all-island cable service using wireless technology.

Published:Tuesday | February 19, 2008 | 4:23 PM

Classes resumed at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann following a two day protest by teachers at the institution.

Published:Tuesday | February 19, 2008 | 4:21 PM

The Gordon Town police have charged two men with the killing of four persons at Industry Village, St. Andrew on February 4.

Published:Tuesday | February 19, 2008 | 4:20 PM

Investigators from the Anti Corruption Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are looking for a police sergeant who is wanted on corruption charges.

Published:Tuesday | February 19, 2008 | 10:55 AM

A Jamaican teacher who became sick with a mould allergy and had her pay stopped after she refused to return to school, has won her legal battle against Bermuda’s Education Ministry.

Published:Tuesday | February 19, 2008 | 10:53 AM

The Westmoreland police have picked up three more persons believed to be involved in the shooting of Corporal Peter Salkey and another man in the parish last week.

Published:Tuesday | February 19, 2008 | 10:51 AM

Workers at the Ministry of Health and Environment’s head office at King Street in Kingston are expected to resume work this morning.

Published:Monday | February 18, 2008 | 1:32 PM

The St. Ann Health Department is seeking financial help from the parish Council to control the spread of leptospirosis.

Published:Monday | February 18, 2008 | 1:32 PM

The police are continuing investigations today into what they believe is a case of suicide involving a teacher at the St. Mary High School.

Published:Monday | February 18, 2008 | 1:31 PM

The second phase of hurricane Dean relief payments is expected to begin today.

Published:Monday | February 18, 2008 | 1:30 PM

The Education Ministry said it intends to provide approximately 20,000 infant, primary and high school spaces by 2009 to ease the shortage at some institutions.

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