Ellis for prison probe

JUSTICE LLOYD Ellis, Senior Puisne Judge, was named last night by Prime Minister P. J. Patterson to probe disturbances last week at St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, Spanish Town, which culminated in more than 150 prisoners being beaten, some...

Hurricane season begins
THE YEAR 2000 hurricane season officially began yesterday, June 1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists in the United States say residents along the East and Gulf Coasts and in the Caribbean islands should brace for an expected...

Minister Davies denies gambling claims by Opposition
MINISTER OF Finance and Planning, Dr. Omar Davies, has denied claims by the Opposition that the latest amendments to the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act was introducing casino gambling "through the back door." Dr. Davies was supported by his Minister.

Unveiling the 'bear necessities' of good service

WESTERN BUREAU: JAMAICA'S HOSPITALITY industry is perhaps the sector with the best record of customer service delivery, largely because its business hinges on satisfying its guests.

Training for computer programmers
THE BROWN'S Town Community College in St. Ann is to help train computer programmers as from September this year, following its establishment as an outreach centre of the Caribbean Institute of Technology (CIT). This move is part of a plan announced by..

Cadets ready to serve

A BATCH of 275 National Youth Service (NYS) cadets graduated last Sunday from Eco Village at Chestervale in St. Andrew. Rev. Garnett Roper, Executive Director of the NYS, noted that the NYS is a "carefully thought out and deliberately .....