Cricket chaos - Confusion over permit for opening-day performers
Chaos reigned at Emmet Park, St. George's College last evening, as more than 1,000 performers for Sunday's opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup turned out to collect their accreditation passes for the event. Members of the police force and security guards...
Montego Bay mourns real estate mogul
WESTERN BUREAU: The city of Montego Bay, St. James, is now mourning the loss of one of its business stalwarts, Maxwell 'Max' Southby, who contributed much through his work with the Rotary Club of Montego Bay. The real estate giant passed away on March 3 at the University Hospital...
Davies raises US$350m on eurobond market - 30-year issue to yield 8.125%
market30-year issue to yield 8.125%Keith CollisterBusiness WriterJamaica yesterday raised US$350 million on the international capital market, a take which was not only US$100 million more than Finance Minister Omar Davies initially requested, but likely fulfil...
Final dress rehearsal for Windies and India
FALMOUTH, Trelawny: THE WEST Indies and India round off the World Cup warm-up matches at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium today and, unlike the previous three matches, a fair-size crowd, probably even a good one, is expected to be on hand to watch and hopefully...
EDITORIAL - Investment and a culture of indiscipline
BY THE reckoning of Derrick Kellier, the Labour Minister, all should now be well at the construction site in Lucea, Hanover, where the Spanish Fiesta Group is now building a large hotel. He by now would have completed a series of discussions with the top brass of Fiesta...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Family reform plan in school clusters
THE EDITOR, Sir: The article, 'When the boy is the victim (Pt.1)' by Paul H. Williams that was published in your newspaper on March 5, 2007, underscores the need for adequately trained school personnel to detect and correct behavioural disorders and abusive situations...
Pulse's Miss Universe contestants showcased
On Wednesday night, Pulse again showcased the Miss Jamaica Universe contestants to the media at the Morgan's Harbour Hotel, Port Royal. To get the night started, the 16 contestants introduced themselves. Later, businessman and former principal of UGI and CVM TV...
Topping it off in style
The east lawns of Jamaica House provided the setting for the third Hats On To Easter fund-raising brunch last Sunday.In keeping with the tradition, ladies and a few gentlemen sported their finest in headgear. For every ticket sold, it meant a few more dollars.
Taylor-made glory days?
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (Reuters): THERE WAS a time when batsmen trembled at the prospect of facing West Indian pace attacks, and in Jerome Taylor, the World Cup hosts believe they have a bowler to bring back those glory days. It has been the biggest mystery...
