Bolt is home - PM says social capital will not be squandered Sprint star calls for unity
THE EUPHORIA surrounding Usain Bolt's success at the Beijing Olympics will not be allowed to die, Prime Minister Bruce Golding promised yesterday on the return of the superstar athlete to the island. Bolt, who won three gold medals in world-record fashion at the Beijing Games...
A golden return
The long-awaited homecoming of Jamaica's Olympic hero, Usain 'Lightning' Bolt, led thousands of Jamaicans to scatter along the route of his extravagant motorcade into black, green and gold outfits, despite a torrential downpour. Half an hour before his plane touched down...
'They won't sell us bullets'
National Security Minister Colonel Trevor MacMillan says the failing human-rights grade Jamaica has received on the international stage has made it extremely difficult for the Government to purchase arms for the security forces...
Paralympian gets bronze
Tanto Campbell's family is overjoyed that the athlete has maintained his winning streak by capturing another Paralympic medal. The Jamaican won a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, on Sunday night (Jamaica time). Campbell competed in the discus ...
Contractor General probes airline deal
The Ministry of Tourism has been given 14 days to provide the contractor general with full details of a controversial multimillion-dollar deal with American Airlines.Contractor General Greg Christie yesterday reported that he had initiated a probe ...
THE MINISTERS' NOTES - Highway limbo Government ponders abandoning Williamsfield leg
The Government could be abandoning the Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000. Transport and Works Minister Mike Henry says he will decide on the way forward in another two months, but it is part of his consideration to do away with that aspect of the development as he pursues...
Hope Gardens
Remember the days when Hope Botanical Gardens and Zoo was the place to relax on a Sunday afternoon, take those memorable wedding pictures or for students on excursions to learn about many animals like lions and tigers? It was also a great place for lovers to court and students...
Tuesdaytalk - Hottest topics on the cocktail circuit
Never too old. 1 For those who are looking on in wonderment while the grandmother packs and stacks, don't write off the magic of love at any age. She has made the decision to pull up stumps here to join her man in Florida.
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