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Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 5:28 PM

The lawyers for the National Transport Cooperative Society say they are not fazed by today’s decision to grant the government leave to the Privy Council to challenge a billion dollar award.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 5:17 PM

Lawyers for the National Solid Waste Management Authority employee implicated in a multi-million dollar fraud uncovered at the agency have filed a writ of habeas corpus.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 5:08 PM

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association says it’s awaiting a meeting with Finance Minister, Dr Peter Phillips, to discuss its salary package and conditions of service for the 2010-2012 contract period.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 5:05 PM

The National Solid Waste Management Authority is dismissing reports there was a fire at the Riverton City landfill today.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 3:55 PM

Detectives from the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse have arrested and charged a 41-year-old man for sexually assaulting his nine-year-old daughter.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 2:40 PM

The government has been given the go ahead to challenge a billion dollar award to the National Transport Cooperative Society.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 1:53 PM

The Jamaica Association of Transport Owners and Operators has indicated that the group will be requesting a higher adjustment to taxi and bus fares.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 1:12 PM

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York has lauded the conviction of Jamaican drug kingpin Christopher “Dudus” Coke, saying he will no longer be able to ship drugs and guns across US borders.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:56 PM

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association says it is awaiting a meeting with Finance Minister, Dr. Peter Phillips, to discuss its salary package and conditions of service for the 2010-2012 contract period.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:41 PM

The dual citizenship case against Sharon Hay-Webster has been discontinued in the Supreme Court.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:36 PM

Chief Justice Zaila McCalla this morning called for the four newly appointed Queens Counsel, to continue to motivate other lawyers to maintain a high standard of professionalism.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:31 PM

The police are investigating a fire at the St. Catherine Primary School in St. Catherine this morning, which has resulted in students being removed from a classroom.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 11:37 AM

Frightened by the sudden and unexplained disappearance of her 39-year-old daughter, Marlene Coudray, the Mayor of San Fernando, in Trinidad, is expected to arrive in Jamaica today.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 10:49 AM

Wicketkeeper/batsman Denesh Ramdin has been slapped with a fine by the International Cricket Council for his controversial jibe at Sir Vivian Richards.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 9:21 AM

Former transport minister, Mike Henry, is calling on thePeople's National Party administration to indicate its direction regarding the development of Vernamfield in Clarendon.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 9:05 AM

Prime Minister David Cameron left his eight-year-old daughter in the pub following a Sunday lunch, after a mix-up with his wife Samantha.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 8:47 AM

The Coffee Industry Board, the Cocoa Industry Board and the Export Division of the Ministry of Agriculture are to be merged.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 8:43 AM

The National Works Agency is to begin work today to reopen the Clifton parochial road in Hanover.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 8:39 AM

The newly elected president of Generation 2000, the young professional arm of the Jamaica Labour Party says he plans to take a multi-sectoral approach to dealing with issues critical to dealing with issues critical to the country.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

In less than three months Jamaica celebrates 50 years of Independence. As we approach this milestone in our country's history, business leaders have been expressing the sentiment that Jamaica could have been much further ahead in its development...

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:As part of its gesture to celebrate Jamaica's 50th Independence activities; Everglades Farm Limited says it will maintain pre-budget prices for its Rum Fire white overproof rum throughout...

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Justice Marlene Malahoo Forte departed the island yesterday for the Global Power Partnership of Women Elected/Appointed Conference, which is being held in Washington DC.On her return, she intends to share her experience with interested persons.

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The 2012 Gleaner-sponsored Relay for Life organised by the Cancer Society of Jamaica was held at the Police Officers' Club along Hope Road in St Andrew on Saturday night...

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

National Commercial Bank (NCB) Jamaica Ltd has come on board as the official banking partner for the Jamaica Defence Force's (JDF) Military Tattoo 2012...

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Opposition spokesman on Finance Audley Shaw is warning that Jamaicans may not have heard the last tax package from the Government. Shaw was speaking at the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) press conference on Friday...

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