Battered Ford leaves hospital
Prominent medical doctor Jephthah Ford was released yesterday from the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), following his alleged beating by police officers on Monday at his Fun Citi entertainment venue in Port Henderson, Portmore, St.Catherine, on Monday.
Parenting programme for inner-city men
Eighty inner-city young men from the Rose Town community in St. Andrew have graduated from a three-month male adolescent parenting training programme. The 80 young men between ages 14 and 25 years were trained in the areas of parenting, substance abuse, conflict management...
Government of Jamaica owes NHT $8b - Contribution arrears climb $2b in a year
Government's debt for unpaid NHT contributions continue to grow, and has reached $8 billion, despite a commitment to clear the arrears built up over six years. In a deal reached with the National Housing Trust, the Government has commitment to pay off a portion of the liabilities...
Lankans ease past the Kiwis
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada (AP): KUMAR SANGAKKARA and Sanath Jayasuriya hit half centuries yesterday to lead Sri Lanka to a surprisingly easy six-wicket victory over New Zealand and a share of the lead in the World Cup Super Eights. Sangakkara hit 69 not out and Jayasuriya made 64...
EDITORIAL - Court restrictions stifle press coverage
Reporters can claim, in the strictest legal sense, right of access to information or place that is not enjoyed by the private individual. For it is upon the individual's right to the enjoyment of freedom of expression - declared in Section 22 of the Jamaica Constitution...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Walk the walk, Madam PM
The Editor, Sir: I love my country, my Government and my Prime Minister. I say this unequivocally without fear of recriminations, for I am bound to love them.I am also one of those fanatics who believe that God had a hand in leaning the hearts of the delegates...
Suzie Q strolls up reggae alley
Suzie Q has built a solid reputation for herself as one of the leading ladies in the reggae music industry. Over the past 15 years, Suzie Q has gained experience from working both upfront and behind the scenes. She is now the host and executive producer of the popular...
Cuban Embassy celebrates with children
There were many reasons to celebrate at the Cuban Embassy,on Saturday, April 7. Days earlier on the fourth, Cubans marked the 45th anniversary of the country's Young Communist League as well as the 46th anniversary of the Pioneer, a programme Cubans have for primary.....
