Former Montego Bay mayor passes on
WESTERN BUREAU: Popular politician and former mayor of Montego Bay, Arthur Gilchrist died at his home in Anchovy Estates, St James, yesterday morning after an extended period of illness. Gilchrist, whose career encompassed stints in politics, trade...
Press Association celebrates 65 years
The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) will be celebrating its 65th anniver-sary tomorrow during a ceremony to be held at its East Avenue headquarters in St Andrew.To mark this milestone, the association will formally launch a year-long series of...
Obama adviser stresses prison rehabilitation as crime strategy
A senior adviser to United States presidential candidate Barack Obama, has called for Jamaica to implement more programmes to strengthen the rehabilitative capabilities of the prison system. Charles Ogletree, a professor from Harvard University...
Richard Blackman - A true symbol of hope
For a reason to make a difference, Richard Blackman needed to look no further than within. He had been a substance abuser since the age of 13, an early beginning, which would precede years of turmoil, ultimately leading to deportation and finally to the revolution...
Convicted Colombians to get back portion of cash
Four Colombians who were convicted of unlawful possession of US$802,200 (J$56,942,000) are to get back the total of US$27,000 (J$1,917,000) which they had on their person. The Court of Appeal made the order on Friday when it gave its reasons for dismissing their appeal...
Tuesdaytalk - HOTTEST TOPICS ON THE COCKTAIL CIRCUIT
Blame Playboy! 1. It was one of those overseas business trips which turned the home into a house of horrors. As usual, the helper was left in charge of domestic affairs. So, when missus returned home, the helper sensed that she was in a foul mood...
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