'Next Prime Minister of Jamaica should mean business' - Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) wants more investment, less red tape
The country's private sector leaders want the next Prime Minister to lead the drive for the expansion of businesses and investment. They also want the head of government to "focus on reducing the bureaucracy," according to Richard Chen, first-vice president of the Private Sector....
Two held in Montego Bay Freeport arms find
WESTERN BUREAU: Two men are being interrogated in connection with the seizure of eight illegal firearms and 1,090 assorted rounds of ammunition found in cargo at the Seaboard Jamaica warehouse at the Montego Freeport yesterday.
Visions and dreams
Visions and dreams are somewhat alike, but they are not the same. Usually, visions occur when one is awake and conscious, while a dream occurs when one is asleep. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, a vision may be defined as: "An unusual competence in discernment...
Police to target political hot spots
The Police High Command says members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will increase their presence in a number of communities plagued by political violence ahead of the general election set for August 27. Deputy Commissioner of Police Linval Bailey yesterday...
Education transformation key to Jamaican economicdevelopment - Jeb Bush
Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida, yesterday named "an ongoing radical transformation of the education system" as a key factor in the economic development of Jamaica. Speaking at the fourth Annual Scotiabank Lecture Series, which was this year staged...
Hanover Charities donates $9m in grants
HOPEWELL, Hanover: The Hanover Charities organisation presented $9 million in donations to more than 100 community groups, students and educational institutions during its annual awards ceremony at the Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Hanover yesterday....
Jury frees nurse of manslaughter charge
A jury has freed 33-year-old registered nurse Letitia Beckford of causing death by reckless driving. Beckford, who is employed to the Medical Associates Hospital, was charged in connection with the death of Albertha Reid, shopkeeper, of Springfield, St. Thomas....
The Nose - Spin doctor to the rescue
The spin doctor is racking up major points in the success column for his ability to place positive articles in the press. Known by many as a political activist, he is, however, not partial whenit comes to his clients and he has been known to place his clients' interest...
Hottest topics on the cocktail circuit
Pay your bill! 1. A group of political like-minded friends met at one of their favourite watering holes in Kingston and, after a number of rounds, one of the patrons took his leave without settling his bill.
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