Jamaica Gleaner News- News - Thursday

'Pure baddaration' for Miss Lill from Christiana

Now Prudence Lillian Longwood, known better among the people of Christiana as Miss Lill, is one peeved shop owner. There's just about one month to go before the much-anticipated Grand Market and she still has not received her goods from Kingston...

No horsing around - Crisis of confidence hits racing - Trainers give Wehby ultimatum

The Jamaica Racehorse Trainers' Association and the heads of several other horse racing stakeholders have registered a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) and Caymanas Track Limited (CTL). Among the disenchanted groups...

When your hard drive goes soft

The durability of computer hard drives depends on the sturdiness and manufacturing quality of the component.Copeland English, lab technician at Jericho Primary School in St Catherine, said some hard drives will last up to 10 years and longer...

Bad eating habits jerk health sector

Poor nutritional practices are placing a heavy burden on Jamaica's fragile health sector.Billions are being spent annually to meet the needs of thousands of patients seeking treatment in public health facilities, Minister of Health Rudyard Spencer ...

Draw pride from Jamaica's athletes - PM

Prime Minister Bruce Golding on Tuesday called for leaders of advertising agencies and media houses to help unite the nation in a manner reminiscent of the wave of pride unleashed through Jamaica's successful performances at the Olympic Games in China...

Journalism Week is Nov 30 to Dec 6

The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) will observe Journalism Week from Sunday, November 30 to Saturday, December 6.The week of activities, themed 'Fanning the Flames of Democracy', kicks off on Sunday with a national church service at the Mandeville...

Court overturns flawed gun conviction

A man who spent two years in prison on firearm and shooting convictions was freed by the Court of Appeal last week.The Court of Appeal ruled that no evidence was given at his trial that he aided or abetted a group of men who fired at police personnel in 2004...