Life after sugar - The St Kitts experience
THE MAJORITY of Kittitians supported the Government's decision to close the industry, which employed about 12 per cent of the labour force on the twin-island federation. However, an air of disquiet hangs as some debate...
Government eyes investment as way to create employment
WITH THE transition out of sugar moving much slower than expected, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is relying on investments in co-generation, non-sugar agriculture and tourism to create more employment opportunities for...
Black Police Association offers to assist the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)
THE ORGANISATION that represents black British Scotland Yard officers wants to establish a branch in the island to help the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Speaking with The Gleaner while on a visit to Jamaica, chairman of the Black Police Association..
Economist, writer dies at 97
BOSTON (Reuters): JOHN KENNETH Galbraith, an influential liberal economist, best-selling author and former presidential adviser, died on Saturday. He was 97. A Harvard professor emeritus and adviser to presidents Bill Clinton, John F. Kennedy...
CSO workers fêted
THE POSTAL service's human resources management (HRM) team is well aware of the fact that many staff members have worked for long periods without their contribution being truly recognised. This scenario often contributes to worker apathy.
Are you a gravedigger?
WITHOUT EVEN thinking about it, most of us are gravediggers!Yes, the average person in today's world is working hard at digging their own grave with their teeth.You see, the major causes of premature death are simply related to what you put in your mouth.
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