More promises - Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) unveils plans for offshore banking centre
LEADER OF the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Bruce Golding, yesterday unveiled a plethora of proposals in the party's manifesto to create a more business-friendly environment, targeting job-creating investments, chief among them being an offshore business centre...
Solutrea withdraws million-dollar venture
The country's coffers received a massive $500 million blow yesterday after Solutrea Jamaica Ltd., the last company to be granted a mobile licence, announced that it would be pulling out of Jamaica. Keith Walker, CEO of the telecommunications firm, made the announcement...
SISTREN - The Theatre Collective - Women's group brings healing through the performing arts
THEY ARE not like your usual women's advocates. They don't always make the news protesting against discrimination and abuse. Instead, over their 30-year existence, they have been using a different approach to deal with gender issues - a route which has taken them across...
A mad escape - Alleged madman shoots three cops, then flees
A MANHUNT is currently under way for 24-year-ol Gordon after he reportedly shot and injured three policemen at the Frankfield Police Station in Clarendon Sunday night. Reports coming from the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN) are that around 8:00 p.m. Sunday...
Mayor Lee unsure about Portmore as 15th parish of Jamaica
MUCH RESERVATION surrounds the announcement made by Opposition Leader Bruce Golding that he will declare Portmore Jamaica's 15th parish if the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) wins the August 27 general election the idea is not new, persons are questioning the move....
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