Security beef-up for prisons

INCREASED SURVEILLANCE measures, including the use of camera systems, in the island's prisons have been promised by Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Colonel John Prescod. "We have signed off on a contract and have received approval for camera...

Crowne Plaza Hotel issue heats up

LEADER OF Opposition Business in the House of Representative, Karl Samuda, wants the US Government to be prohibited from using the Crowne Plaza Hotel for its consular services. In a Private Member's Motion, tabled in Parliament, Mr. Samuda said ...

Pickersgill unveils plans for new power complex

MINING AND Energy Minister, Robert Pickersgill, has unveiled plans for the development of a new power generating complex, providing approximately 120 megawatts of net power for the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) at competitive prices.

Care committee for St Bess Black River
IN A matter of weeks St. Elizabeth will have its official care committee taking care of the parish homeless and the mentally ill.

Sav-La-Mar fire dept needs upgrading
TREVOR BROOKS, JLP caretaker for Central Westmoreland, is requesting that the Government immediately address the deterioration of the fire department and the lack of performance in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland.