PM raps UK, US Cites problems of deportees
FIERY SPEECHES, feel-good laughter and a cornucopia of colourful Jamaican colloquialisms dominated the opening day of the National Diaspora Conference in Kingston, yesterday.
SuperClubs bows to US pressure
THE SUPERCLUBS resort chain has pulled out of its real estate investments in the Breezes Custo Verde and the Grand Lido Varadero hotels in Fidel Castro-led Cuba...
Peace prevails in Central Kingston - Residents speak of new-found unity in Tel Aviv/Southside
ONE YEAR ago, the thought of staying out late in 'Tel Aviv', Central Kingston, just did not cross the mind of the average resident in the community. The same goes for adjoining Southside.
Cabinet approves new bridge for Yallahs, St Thomas
CABINET HAS approved the construction of a $470 million permanent bridge to replace the Yallahs River Bailey bridge in St. Thomas, which was swept away by flood waters just over a year ago.
Govt to rule in NWA/KSAC rift
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT is expected to state shortly, acting on the advice of Solicitor-General Michael Hylton, whether the National Works Agency (NWA) or the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), has legal responsibilities for the roads.
Screams of joy greet deportees
THE ARRIVAL of more than 50 Jamaicans from prisons in the United Kingdom on Tuesday night was greeted with screams of joy from scores of enthusiastic relatives who gathered outside the Norman Manley Airport...
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