Showers fail to dampen Yuletide shopping this year
Heavy rains threatened to dampen the Christmas spirit of the large number of persons who invaded shopping malls in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine yesterday to take advantage of bargains..
Sports personalities share personal experiences
On November 20, eight of Jamaica's top coaches and administrators in the field of track and field were honoured by The Gleaner Company, being designated The Gleaner's 'Man of the Year' in recognition of their services.
Hydroponic technology - to change agricultural landscape
Agriculture in Jamaica is not considered an attractive investment instrument, but for this United States investor and his local business partner, they intend to make it big with the use of hydroponic technology.
West Indies have great hopes for Cup
DESPITE losing the five-match one-day international series 3-1 to Pakistan, West Indies skipper Brian Lara says his team still has great hopes for the World Cup which will be hosted in the region next year.
EDITORIAL - Stop the bickering over malaria
We find the bickering between the Government and the Opposition over the number of blood samples remaining to be tested for malaria both unseemly and counterproductive. Part of the problem, of course, is the not-so-subtle attempt...
LETTER OF THE DAY - How to get evidence in lottery scam cases
The Editor, Sir: Referring to your news item headed 'Threat to the IT sector' in the Sunday Gleaner of December 10, concerning the difficulty of getting American victims of a lottery scam to come back to Jamaica to give evidence...
'Road to Zion' blocked in Red Hills
On Friday night the 'Road to Zion' sloped up to Red Hills Square, St. Andrew, turned right at Hamilton Plaza, then went right again with a sharp dip, ending at a metal gate draped with a tarpaulin to prevent anyone looking inside.
Couples sizzle in '06
This week Flair celebrates many of Jamaica's hottest couples. Hot because they were seen out on the social circuit quite often. Hot, because many hold public office, others are great at throwing parties to which other hot couples are invited...
ST LUCIA: Compton not severing ties with China
CASTRIES, St. Lucia (CMC): The People's Republic of China Friday said that it was pleased with the announcement from the new Government of Prime Minister Sir John Compton that it intended to maintain diplomatic relations with the communist country.
IRAQ: Kidnapping wave mars Blair visit - Democrats back troop increase
BAGHDAD (Reuters): British Prime Minister Tony Blair pledged yesterday to support Iraq's government as it battles instability underscored when gunmen carried out a mass kidnapping at a Red Crescent office in the capital.
