NEW HOTELS, FEW HOMES
While the Simpson Miller Administration is excited about the economic prospects of large scale hotel developments, civic leaders in St. James worry these could become two-edged swords causing unplanned, crime-proned communities to mushroom.
Shoppers out in large numbers
Music compact discs (cds), cellphones and the proverbial shirt and socks were among the most sought-after items for shoppers who crowded corporate area shopping malls yesterday, in search of the perfect gifts for their loved ones this Christmas.
CWC's success riding on Jamaica's hospitality - Walsh
When Jamaican organisers and their Air Jamaica chaperones came to town last week to invite South Floridians to matches there for next year's Cricket World Cup, they declared the country ready to host its leg of the tournament and to welcome its visitors.
Windies go down 3-1 - Chanderapul's 101 not enough
West Indies produced a limp performance in the decisive fifth and final one-day international as Pakistan powered to a seven-wicket victory and a 3-1 series success at the National Stadium yesterday.
EDITORIAL - Welcome modernisation in ticketing system
THE PLAN by the police to implement an electronic system for generating and monitoring traffic tickets has our support and endorsement. The move is clearly part of the accelerating programme to modernise and enhance the efficiency of the constabulary...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Slavery apology sparks important debate The Editor, Sir: I have read with interest a number of letters and articles in response to British Prime Minister Tony Blair's apology for African slavery as practised in some of the former British colonies.
Harmony in the north
Leaving Kingston behind, a trip to the north provides more than relief from the city's daily bustle. Against the scenic background of the coast, fine art and craft can be viewed and collected for the lingering memory of a harmonious experience.
Dr. B. J. Thomas-Blair - A perfectionist at heart
In the state-of-the-art offices of orthodontist 'B.J' Thomas-Blair, one is charmed by the seamless, open plan of the downstairs client service centre and the - not one - but two play centres with video games for children and adults alike.
Flawed deportee study
National Security Minister Dr. Peter Phillips recently tabled in Parliament a report, 'A Study on Criminal Deportation'. The study's claimed central finding is deportees returned to Jamaica ... are significantly responsible for Jamaica's violent crime...
NCB lights up Mona Visitors' Lodge "Dem ago tired fi see we face," screamed from the speakers as, DJ Smoke, from Renaissance Disco, jazzed up the dancefloor with a slew of hits at the NCB end-of-year party, on Tuesday, on the lawns of Mona Visitor's Lodge, UWI, Mona.
2007 Mitsubishi L200 - Seduced by curves
Mitsubishi's third generation of its venerable pick-up truck, the L200 arrived in Jamaica last week, and it is guaranteed to raise the stakes for all pick-ups.
