Jamaica wins Best of Caribbean Award
Jamaica has emerged winner in the Caribbean Travel & Life's annual Best of the Caribbean survey, by topping three of the major categories - 'Best All-Around Destination', 'Friendliest People,' and 'Best Local Food'.
Anti-extortion drive - Old Harbour businesspeople launch watch group
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for Community Relations, Leon Rose, praised the formation of a business watch group in Spanish Town to curtail the level of extortion that exists.
Reggae Girlz Gold rush - Panama beaten 2-0 in Miami
MIAMI, United States: Jamaica inched closer to a coveted spot in next year's World Cup finals after beating Panama 2-0 in the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup at Tropical Park Stadium here yesterday. Goals in each half by Audia Sullivan and Venicia Reid..
EDITORIAL - A French connection
Little noticed by our region in recent months has been the fast-rising national political star, Segolene Royal, the Premier of the western French region of Poitou-Charentes.
LETTER OF THE DAY - This rigmarole of dealing with public services
The Editor, Sir: I was in another Caribbean country some time ago and accompanied my host to get a copy of her marriage certificate. Thirty minutes later she returned to the car and said she had taken the opportunity to get her parents' death...
A delicious serving of More than 'Ram Goat Liver' at RedBones
On a night when the Kingston Restaurant Week was in full Friday swing, Pluto Shervington promised more than Ram Goat Liver from the stage at RedBones the Blues Café, Braemar Avenue, New Kingston.
Christmas shopping tips
With so many friends, relatives and coworkers, you will end up buying someone a gift this Christmas. Don't sweat or spend foolishly. And remember, as day breaks in the new year, the bills will start flowing in.
UNITED STATES: Kerry considering 2008 bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters): Massachusetts Demo-cratic Senator John Kerry said yesterday he was still considering a second run for the White House in 2008, despite public criticism of what he has called a "botched joke" about the Iraq war.
