Jamaica Gleaner News- News - Sunday

AS IF labour pains were not enough, many expectant mothers on the labour wards at public hospitals are forced to share beds with other pregnant women.

Don't abort! Product of rape urges Jamaican women not to consider abortion

AS A parliamentary committee continues to deliberate changes to the laws governing abortion, a woman, who is alive today only because her mother refused to abort her despite being raped, is pleading with Jamaican women not to use the abortion option, no matter what the circumstances.

JUTC and the national crisis

THE PAST week has been dominated by news reports and discussion concerning the contractor general's findings of breaches to the Government's procurement procedures by the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company.

White House: constructive auto talks with Congress

Facing massive job losses, the White House and congressional Democrats are negotiating a deal to provide about $15 billion in loans to prevent Detroit's weakened auto industry from collapsing.

Zimbabwe cholera crisis spurs South African action

South Africa is sending more military doctors to its northern border to treat Zimbabwean cholera victims, underlining fears of a regional disease outbreak linked to Zimbabwe's collapse.

TD Jakes headlines conference

BISHOP T.D. Jakes will be the headline speaker at 'The Way Forward Conference' scheduled for the National Stadium December 9-10 beginning each evening at 6. The organisers on Friday announced that there will be no charge for seats in the bleachers section.