Job rush! Hundreds flock Labour Ministry - Illiteracy a major problem, says Charles
Hundreds of hopeful job applicants flocked the offices of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security yesterday as they tried their luck at landing one of the 450 construction jobs that will be offered by employers from Canada later this month....

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The Gleaner tops 'Fair Play' awards
Broilers Group to discuss shares sell-off with FSC
Latin American cement coming to ease shortage - 5,000 tonnes expected to arrive October 12
Caribbean Agri Week to focus on tourism links
New rules could reduce nutrition-related diseases
Hurricane recovery to cost $23 billion
Eight-year-old 'hero' to receive national honour
Cops hunt escaped kidnappers

Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) elects second female president in 130 years
Dr. Rosemarie Wright-Pascoe is the new president of the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ). The consultant physician and endocrinologist who is only the second female president of the association in 130 years, teaches internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism...

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Better days coming for nurses - Shaw
New-look local gov't system in two years
UN report places Carib among region with highest murder rates
Where should the new Parliament be sited?
Ex cop gets 18 months for fraud
Chinese Ambassador offers education support

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) expands Caribbean footprint - Acquires RBTT for US$2.2 billion
Royal Bank of Canada signalled on Tuesday it will likely expand RBTT's operations in Jamaica and Trinidad, while representatives of its new acquisition moved to assure workers that there would not be a rush to cut jobs. RBC, in a combination cash-and-shares deal...

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Business, consumer confidence up in pre-election survey - Expected change of government cited
Broilers renegotiates ethanol supply price - Warns biofuel subsidiary may lose US$3m in second quarter
Mitchell to join DB&G, as Gary Sinclair exits
Marcus Steele returns to Carreras as finance director
Mayberry extends Salada cash offer
Jamaica Livestock Association (JLA) predicts another loss-making year as grain prices mount

Glenmuir rout marred
WESTERN BUREAU: CHAMPIONS GLENMUIR were leading Bustamante 10-0 in their Zone I fixture in the ISSA/Pepsi/Digicel daCosta Cup yesterday when the referee called a halt after the Bustamante coach refused to leave the venue after he was ejected....

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Camperdown hammer Ascot
Girls' Beijing campaign begins
Women's football emerging from the shadows
Banjuhar looks a safe bet
United, Arsenal win key clashes
Pakistan face uphill task against SA
Symonds, Haddin power Aussies to victory

EDITORIAL - Schools and cellphone policy
The proposal for a ban on cellphones in schools is an impractical suggestion that fails to address the core of the problem that gave rise to the call in the first place.The proposal is not new, but has resurfaced...

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The big test of government
NOTE-WORTHY: Unite for progress

LETTER OF THE DAY - Outrage over any ban on cellphones in school
The Editor, Sir: In responding to the article on October 2 on banning cellphones in school, I write with outrage at the Education Minister Andrew Holness in his support for a ban on cellphones in schools. It was further stated that Ruel Reid of Jamaica College...

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Doing the right thing
Rising Star voting unfair
Doomsday weapons
Pursuing inclusiveness
Step-by-step patience
Speech training for public officials
Shielding children from the law

Heineken Green Synergy DJ competition - Rohan, David through to battle in final
Deejays Rohan and David are the two left standing in the Heineken Green Synergy DJ competition, and on Friday, had one of their final chances to convince voters in Portmore, St. Catherine. Country finals are slated for this Saturday at the Mas Camp Village, New Kingston.

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Sticking to 'The Game Plan'
Jackie Chan says he isn't a fan of 'Rush Hour' series
'Transformers' hits number 2 in China

I AM WHAT I THINK - My wish list for a better Jamaica
The challenges facing the new administration are many - violence, inner-city decay and stagnation, lawlessness and underachieving males. Here are my top five suggestions to create a more enabling environment to facilitate economic growth and development.

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Colour is a healing thing
Facts and fiction about cell sickle disease
FITNESS CLUB - Measuring your weight training progress
PHARMACY TODAY - Show me the honey
DIETITIAN'S DESK: Foods that protect us from BREAST CANCER

Israel confirms air strike on Syria
JERUSALEM (Reuters):Israel broke nearly a month of official silence and confirmed yesterday it carried out an air strike deep inside Syrian territory on September 6. The incident stoked tensions between the long-time foes after months of speculation they...

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Caribbean health leaders promise cleaner care