Police sticking to story - Still waiting on more Woolmer results
The Police High Command yesterday said it was treating as speculation, reports that Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer died of heart failure. According to the police, they are maintaining their stance that Woolmer was murdered since the results of further tests are not yet available....
Heavy burden for 'mule'
In the animal kingdom, the mule gets no respect. It hasno pedigree, and it is regarded as being stupid. In the human world, its reputation is no different. It is seen as a stubborn, barren beast of burden. Well, though he was once a 'mule', Melvin does not think he is stupid...
'Hilton purchase our finest moment' - Cash Plus unveils big plans for hotel
Cash Plus Development, a subsidiary of the Cash Plus Group Limited, is now officially the new owners of the Hilton Kingston hotel, the first time the prestigious international brand has fallen into Jamaican hands. The hotel was purchased at a price of US$42 million...
West Indies injury scare - Ganga receives stitches after being struck in net practice
TAUNTON, England (CMC): West Indies suffered another injury scare yesterday when opening batsman Daren Ganga needed stitches for a facial cut he suffered while batting in the nets. Rain washed out the entire second day of the three-day tour match between West Indies and Somerset...
EDITORIAL - New impetus for the quality of justice
It is hardly likely that it was contrived, so it is merely a matter of coincidence. But it is highly symbolic that the disclosure that Earl Pratt is to be released from prison, as was reported by this newspaper on Saturday, broadly coincided with the formal launch....
LETTER OF THE DAY - 'Free education', Good in the '70s; Unrealistic now
The Editor, Sir: I was a proud beneficiary of 'free education' under the Michael Manley government of the '70s. I received a first degree from the University of the West Indies. I came from very rural Jamaica and was given boarding accommodation on campus.
One authentic week for Ocho Rios Jazz Festival
When the evening's host said in the early going on Thursday that "the only authentic jazz festival Jamaica has been enjoying for 17 years is this one", there were cheers from those gathered at the Acropolis, Barbican Square, New Kingston...
Rosemarie Stone - A story of love and courage
Her appearance on the popular television interview recently sent shock waves through many Jamaicans unused to such candour about a subject that is still taboo in some quarters. But for author Rosemarie Stone, widow of the late lecturer Carl Stone, the time had come...
