National Awards set for Monday
The annual National Honours and Awards ceremony is slated to take place on the lawns of King's House, St Andrew, beginning at 9 a.m.

JUTC hits back at Millwood
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has responded to claims made by National Transport Co-operative Society (NTCS), that while the company owes the Government monies, the amount owed is unclear.

One shot dead, three injured in Portsmouth
Up to late yesterday evening, police personnel in the St Catherine South Division were trying to ascertain who was responsible for the shooting of four persons, one fatally, in the Portsmouth community yesterday.

Moore Town gets health centre upgrade
Access to health care has always been a pressing issue for human beings. That access for residents of Moore Town in the upper Rio Grande Valley and its surrounding areas will be improved with the reconstruction of their health centre, which lies in the heart of the town.

Long-awaited survey says Jamaicans eat more ready-made meals
While home-grown food still holds its place in Jamaica, a Household Expenditure Survey (HES) has revealed that more is being spent on ready-made meals compared to previous years. "This is a worrying trend because these meals tend to be higher in calories and fats and may contribute to increased obesity...

ODPEM prepares residents for the effects of disasters
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is working with residents and groups in the parishes of St Elizabeth, Manchester and Clarendon to ensure they are prepared to deal with the effects of disasters.