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Derrick Smith, who shadowed the former government's ministers of national security for the better part of two decades, was yesterday shuffled out of the security ministry in favour of Colonel Trevor MacMillan, who will be sworn in as government senator and minister today... (Jamaica Gleaner)

WESTERN BUREAU: The appointment of Colonel Trevor MacMillan as the new national security minister has added to the growing number of ex-army officers employed in vital areas of government agencies and other critical positions across the island... (Jamaica Gleaner)

Do you think Colonel Trevor Macmillan will solve the crime problem/What do you think of his appointment as minister of national security?... (Jamaica Gleaner)

WESTERN BUREAU: The Government's appointment of Colonel Trevor MacMillan as the country's national security minister has been met with mixed reactions from several stakeholders in western Jamaica. "I think MacMillan was presumptuous in announcing his own appointment... (Jamaica Gleaner)

Dr Peter Phillips, the man who held the national security portfolio in the last People's National Party administration, has slammed Prime Minister Bruce Golding over his decision to move Derrick Smith from the ministry... (Jamaica Gleaner)

1.Alert! Fake doc on the prowl - The fake doctor is at it again! He may not be displaying the stethoscope around his neck, like he did before he was duly exposed, but the modus operandi is the same - luring unsuspecting young girls... (Jamaica Gleaner)

Popular deejay Buju Banton has issued an emotional appeal to his fellow entertainers to clean up their lyrics in order to help Jamaica to recover from its present social decay. The deejay, who posted a message in his newsletter, The Gargamel... (Jamaica Star)

Two women pleaded guilty to charges of using indecent language and disorderly conduct when they appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday. Latania Pasco and Shawn Anderson were charged... (Jamaica Star)

WESTERN BUREAU: A Montego Bay man who blamed his cocaine addiction for his lawless behaviour was remanded in custody on Wednesday, and is to be assessed to ascertain if he qualified for the drug rehabilitation programme, Teen Challenge. (Jamaica Star)

Traffic piled up for hours in the York Plaza area of Half-Way Tree yesterday after a gunman shot and killed a woman in broad daylight. The woman has been identified as 22-year-old cosmetologist, Sushania Young. (Jamaica Star)

The Marine Police seized two metal canisters containing compressed ganja at the Shell Pier in Rockfort, Kingston 2 on Saturday. The canisters were attached to a ship docked at the pier... (Jamaica Star)

A Rastafarian man appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday to answer to charges of cruelty to juvenile after reportedly used a tamarind switch to beat two youngsters all over their bodies... (Jamaica Star)

Laughter overtook the Corporate Area Resident Magistrates' Court recently when Claudette Parkinson appeared to answer to charges that she stole $78,000 from her twin sister's account. Her 23-year-old daughter, Shashett Bryan was also accused ... (Jamaica Star)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the decision of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)'s Disciplinary Committee banning Marlon Samuels for two years on charges of match fixing. (Jamaican Times)

Australian captain Ricky Ponting expects a tough fight from the West Indies in the three-Test series, starting at Sabina Park, Kingston, next Thursday. (Jamaican Times)

West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels may be given a suspended sentence instead of a ban after being found guilty of hobnobbing with a bookmaker January last year when the Caribbean side toured India. (Jamaican Times)

Tony BeccaFrom way back in 1976, I, like many others, started calling for a selector to travel with the West Indies team.From back in the 1980s, I, like many others, started calling for the regional s... (Jamaican Times)

Adrian Frater, News EditorWestern Bureau:Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) boss, Captain Horace Burrell, yesterday called for maximum support from western fans as he announced the Trelawny Multi-purpo... (Jamaican Times)

Ainsley Walters, Freelance WriterThe Argentinian national tae kwon do team has sent a strong message to Jamaica's combined martial arts team ahead of the World Continental Team Fighting Championship i... (Jamaican Times)

NEW DELHI (AP)An inquiry into the Har-bhajan Singh slapping row is complete and the Indian cricket board will receive the findings today."Inquiry commissioner Sudhir Nanavati will give his report to t... (Jamaican Times)

Anthony Foster, Freelance WriterJamaica and West Indies middle order batsman Marlon Samuels is facing at least a two-year ban from all cricket.In a release yesterday the West Indies Cricket Board (WIC... (Jamaican Times)

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP):World record holder Asafa Powell resumed training yesterday after missing time with a chest injury, and should be in good health in time for the Olympics, his manager said.Powel... (Jamaican Times)

gary@caribbeannetnews.com FLORIDA, USA: There will be a loaded field for the women’s 100-metre dash at the 2008 Adidas Track Classic at The Home Depot Center on May 18, as the organizers of the ... (Jamaican Times)

A Broward man awaiting sentencing for illegally exporting military items to the United Arab Emirates is facing new federal charges after prosecutors say they discovered evidence of a deal to sell ammu... (Jamaican Times)

An unidentified woman was shot and injured near to the entrance of York Plaza in Half Way Tree Monday morning. It is understood that pedestrians and taxi operators in the vicinity had to scamper ... (Jamaican Times)

Cabinet is expected to discuss the future of National Security Minister Derrick Smith Monday. Mr. Smith has been on leave since he underwent surgery more than a month ago. But there has been s... (Jamaican Times)

Derrick Smith, who shadowed the former government's ministers of national security for the better part of two decades, was yesterday shuffled out of the security ministry in favour of Colonel Trevor M... (Jamaican Times)

RJR News understands that current National Security Minister Derrick Smith is heading to the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications. This comes as the debate continues surrounding the ... (Jamaican Times)

WESTERN BUREAU: The appointment of Colonel Trevor MacMillan as the new national security minister has added to the growing number of ex-army officers employed in vital areas of government agencies an... (Jamaican Times)

1. Alert! Fake doc on the prowlThe fake doctor is at it again! He may not be displaying the stethoscope around his neck, like he did before he was duly exposed, but the modus operandi is the same - lu... (Jamaican Times)

The Castro brothers pose different problems for the EU TdA: The relationship has always been superficial. The only difference has been the relationship between Cuba and Spain, which due to history h... (Jamaican Times)