Jamaica Gleaner :: Lead Stories

'Act on Tivoli'

Human-rights watchdog Amnesty International's researcher on Jamaica, Chiara Liguori, has called on the Government to act swiftly to undertake a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the security forces' 2010 incursion into Tivoli Gardens, west Kingston.

'Rooksie' gets bail in second murder case

Alleged gang leader Uriel 'Rooksie' James has been granted bail in relation to the second murder case against him.

Ministry looking at benefits for cops

Minister of National Security Peter Bunting has outlined several benefits that his ministry is seeking to provide for the men and women of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Despite achieving seven CSEC subjects �

OLD HARBOUR, St Catherine:LEANN EBONY Lewis copped grade one in English language in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) at age 12.

Residents fear faulty hydrants could mean major fire damage

SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine:THERE HAVE been repeated complaints that fire personnel continue to turn up to the scenes of fires in the parish of St Catherine without water, only to find the nearest hydrant out of service.

J'can drug dealer gets 20 years for murder in US

BALTIMORE (CMC):The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says a Jamaica-born member of a marijuana-trafficking organisation has been jailed for murder in aid of racketeering.

Fight for disabled persons goes on - Morris

Mindful that his ascension to the presidency will prevent him from raising matters as he did when he was on the floor, Floyd Morris said he was confident that his colleagues will carry on the fight on behalf of persons with disabilities.

Hanna not up to ministerial task - G2K

Generation 2000, (G2K) the young professional affiliate of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), yesterday charged that Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna's stewardship of her portfolio has been found wanting based on the range of unresolved issues facing youths in Jamaica today.

Learning Lorry rolls into Shortwood Practising School for Children's Day

Now, if only school was like this every day.

McNeill is sleeping on the job, says Bartlett

WESTERN BUREAU:Opposition spokesman on Tourism Edmund Bartlett says he was shocked by statements made on Thursday by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment Dr Wykeham McNeill about seeking to have talks with Playa Hotel and Resorts.

People's Report

I would like to commend the National Works Agency (NWA) for the installation of traffic lights at the Mona Road-Wellington Drive intersection.