Last glance - Hundreds line up for glimpse of Miss Lou
HUNDREDS OF Jamaicans, young and old and from all walks of life, filed into the National Arena yesterday to view the body of Jamaica's foremost cultural icon Louise Bennett-Coverley. From as early as 9:20 a.m., people queued up outside...
Agriculture sector on rebound - Clarke cites 30% growth
Agriculture has been a major contributor to economic development this year, according to Minister of Agriculture and Land Roger Clarke. Mr. Clarke was speaking at the opening of the Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show in Clarendon on the weekend.
'Cobra' to pour venom into Waterhouse bite
Barrington 'Cobra' Gaynor has taken over the coaching reins at National Premier League champion club, Waterhouse. Gaynor, 40, fills the position left vacant by winning coach, Wayne Fairclough, who resigned at the end of last season.
Horne makes the right move - finally
Mr. Norman Horne has finally done the right thing. We are glad. For as long as Mr. Horne clung to his Senate seat, he not only demeaned himself, but contributed to the encrusting of corrosive values and the diminution of decency and honour.
LETTER OF THE DAY - Potential problems in territorial waters
The Editor, Sir: Dr. Vasciannie's recent, informative letter on Jamaica's territorial waters raises important issues about sovereignty, posing potential problems now and in the future. The professor points out that Jamaica is an archipelago...
Blooming talent at Mello-Go-Roun'
Mello-Go Roun' provides an occasion when pop culture, folk culture and the classics can brush up against each other on the same stage. The tradition continued in 2006 when the event was once again staged by the Jamaica Cultural Development...
Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) continues sponsorship of Under-15 cricket camp
Since 1984, has sponsored a cricket camp coordinated by the Jamaica Cricket Association. The camp has been a training ground for many of the members of Jamaica's Under-15 cricket team, who also go on to become members of the senior team...
Independence memorabilia - My Cup and saucer still bring joy
When Jamaica was granted self-government on August , 1962, several pieces of memorabilia were issued to citizens of all ages across the country. Children attending primary, all-age, junior high and high schools were given cups and flags.
