Jamaica number one cranberry consumer
Nutritious cranberry drink flooded the Jamaican market 10 years ago and, since July of this year, the country has surpassed the United States as its number one consumer per capita based on sales of Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice.

Study to decide if Jamaicans are addicted to gambling
A comprehensive study to determine whether Jamaicans are addicted to gambling, an almost $40 billion industry that has more than doubled in sales over the past three years, is slated to be conducted by the Betting, Gaming and Lottteries Commission...

Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) has Education Ministry on time out
The Ministry of Education and Youth said it is waiting on formal communication from the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) on its threats to take industrial action next week. "We have to get a formal communication...

Bouygues to fix Portmore traffic flow
Work will begin this weekend to improve the flow of traffic from Portmore on to Marcus Garvey Drive after government reached agreement with Bouygues to carry out the work, having been the only company to...

Cops look out for anti-crime schemes
With the police estimating that half of Jamaica's 612 neighbourhood watch schemes are lying dormant, they are recommending that schemes diversify into social programmes to ensure they do not fade as crime falls.

Billionaire backs fight against global warming
Famed British billionaire, Richard Branson, whose Virgin Atlantic Airlines recently started to operate out of Jamaica, has announced that he will earmark an estimated US$3 billion over the next 10 years ...

Sick-out suspends courts for third day
While National Security Minister Dr. Peter Phillips made a second attempt to coerce members of the Police Federation to cease their protest action, the island's security and court proceedings were again...

Governor-General of Jamaica awards outstanding Cornwall countrymen
WESTERN BUREAU: They traveled from the nooks and crannies across the county of Cornwall to be officially recognised for their undying love for their fellowmen and their outstanding service to their communities.