Jamaica Gleaner
Rooftop rescue at KPH
One of the more positive traits of humanity glimmered at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) yesterday when a troubled teen, teetering on the edge of death, was saved by the swift action of a group of young policemen. The lawmen, high-powered weapons in tow...
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Cops fire at Gov't
The head of the body representing rank-and-file police personnel across the island has accused the Government of "blatant corruption" and support of criminals...
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NWA promises to address Newport West road hazards
The National Works Agency (NWA) has given the assurance that everything is in place for repair work to begin on the deplorable roadways in Newport West, Kingston, before the end of the year.The assurance comes amid...
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Cabinet moves to nullify Pratt and Morgan
The Cabinet has approved amendments to the proposed Charter of Rights to reverse the effects of the Privy Council's ruling in the Pratt and Morgan case.Details of the changes have not yet been made public but they are...
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'We are not fighting the media'
The Government has moved to clear the air about its position on the local media in the wake of growing unease following recent comments by Prime Minister Bruce Golding.On Sunday...
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Not the way to go
The resignation of prominent businessman James Moss-Solomon from public-sector boards, in protest over a perceived failure of both Government and Opposition to give strong effective leadership, has been met with a difference of opinion from a prominent state board chairman....
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Cop scores big with Tivoli kids
It may have been Prime Minister Bruce Golding hosting a fun day for the children of Tivoli Gardens, west Kingston, but the real rock star at the event was police Sergeant Nicholas Charlton....
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Ask not for whom the bell tolls, ask who's ringing the bell
Cyril McEwan takes pride in his job as community bell-ringer. The 62-year-old church usher from Craighton in the hills of rural St Andrew is admired in that community for his enviable church bell-ringing skills, a talent he developed over time....
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PNP candidates to face integrity test
All People's National Party (PNP) candidates for the next general and local government elections, including its top-tier leadership, will have to face the party's recently established Integrity Commission and pass a fit...
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Jamaica 'mostly free' for workers
Jamaica has been ranked as "mostly free" by watchdog organisation Freedom House in its report on the state of workers rights in 165 countries, comprising those considered to have modern economies.
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AA incident sparks standards query
Last December's incident, in which an American Airlines (AA) jet skidded off a wet runway at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston while landing, has prompted United States crash investigators to review how well some aeroplanes'...
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PNP's Phillips tipped to head party's election machinery
Chairman of the People's National Party (PNP) Communication Committee, Dr Peter Phillips, looks set to take up the position of campaign director. It is understood that Phillips, still viewed as one of the most...
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JCF graduates encouraged to practise good policing
At a time when the police are coming under pressure due to recent events depicting them in a negative light, a group of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) graduates is being encouraged to abide by basic principles of society in order to be effective law enforcers...
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The unpredictable turns that life takes
Hi, Neighbour! This was Aunt Myrtle's admonition to her niece: "June, don't turn away people who need your help. You may have to turn to them when life takes a turn in the wrong direction."
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Unfriendly fire
A TEAM from the Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) arrived in St Ann yesterday to begin probing the death of Constable Sheldon Williams, who was allegedly shot by police Sunday night after he was taken into custody for discharging his firearm while on a party boat...
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Grief grips family of flood victim
WESTERN BUREAU: A FAMILY in Norwood, Montego Bay, is in mourning following the tragic death of their relative, who was swept away by flood waters on Long Hill on Sunday. Gigette Fletcher-Anderson, a 37-year-old...
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Dengue takes a life in Manchester
With the current outbreak of dengue fever already claiming one life on local shores, the Ministry of Health has appealed to Jamaicans to take greater precautions to avoid being bitten by disease-carrying mosquitoes.The health ministry yesterday...
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Mary Clarke: Be more vigilant with our children's security
Children's Advocate Mary Clarke is calling for parents to be more careful in protecting the nation's children. Her emotional plea came hours after three siblings were burnt to death in a fire which destroyed their house...
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Prisoners plagued by 'flu-like' illness
Panic has gripped the prison population at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre after a significant number of inmates came down with flu-like symptoms in recent weeks. Yesterday, acting Commissioner...
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Phillips defends self after Golding alleges improper behaviour
Former Minister of National Security Dr Peter Phillips has denied any wrongdoing in not seeking Cabinet approval before signing a document to share information with United States law-enforcement authorities....
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