Party like it's 2009 - Major events planned to ring in New Year
At the stroke of midnight tonight, Jamaica will herald in 2009, bringing to an end a year that, for many, was marked by tough economic and social challenges. But despite these difficulties, a number of events have been planned to celebrate the start of a new year...
- VoxPop
- Uncertainty over future of sugar divestment deal
- Notice, Burke support engaging the dons
- 50 new single-operator buses for JUTC fleet
- Portland truck driver turns himself in
- Jamaican-Palestinian calls for end to Israeli hostilities in Gaza
New JIS boss expected by January
CRITICISED FOR its failure to adequately communicate its policies and programmes to the Jamaican people, the 15-month-old Bruce Golding administration will, early in 2009, appoint a new CEO to effectively steer its key communication arm....
- MacMillan: 'Fresh Start' might not suit Gov't'santi-crime programme
- The 'high' of Xmas - Children treated to helicopter rides
- MP wants violence-free 2009
- More cash this Christmas
- NLA urges Jamaicans to collect land titles
New head at FirstCaribbean Jamaica
FirstCaribbean International Bank (FCIB) has named Clovis Metcalfe, a 36 year banking veteran, the new head of its Jamaican operation, replacing Milton Brady."My predecessor has set a good track record and it is important to continue...
- Poor bookings not enough to predict season - Bartlett
- General Motors offers 0% financing to boost sales
- H&L financial controller quits
- Celebrating on a budget
- A record yearfor IDB funding
- Amid Caribbean slump, Curaçao booms, thanks to Venezuela
- Liquidation of Madoff firm a pricey US$28m
- GMAC gets US$6b rescue
No JCA shake-up
On the heels of Brian Breese tendering his resignation as Cricket Operations Officer (COO) at the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), rumours have surfaced about a major shake-up. According to the innuendos, persons in the the JCA who supported Walsh...
- Stoke chairman parries angry reaction to Fuller
- St James CA announces plans to set up nursery
- Portmore, Rivoli revved up for derby
- SVG not considering home advantage
- FROM THE BOUNDARY - A 50th anniversary best forgotten
- Bennett welcomes extended season
- Rampaul out for six weeks
- Shaq stars in Suns victory
- Drogba had 'lost will for football'
EDITORIAL - Getting the small things right
If he is like many people, Prime Minister Bruce Golding has by now jotted down his list of resolutions for the new year, to which he has declared himself to be firmly committed.And if he is like most politicians, which we have no reason to believe that he is not...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Financial institutions and personal information
The Editor, Sir: The letter of December 29 titled 'Insurance and money laundering' continues to highlight the fact that many persons are quite unaware of the rudiments of money laundering, and more important, the inter-jurisdictional links between local, regional ...
- Don't condemn teen mother
- Dismay at police endorsement
- SCJ sale is short-sighted
- Connect the dots in Portland, St Thomas
- Israeli savagery
- Israel's actions are legitimate
- Searching for experts, data
- Gangs and political parties
- Charge the father, too
- The cost of gasolene
The truth about Fiction
Fact or fiction? Fiction is Jamaica's hippest lounge/club for the cool and trendy.Well, that depends on who's answering. Tina Matalon, the designated marketer of Jamaica's newest watering hole, believes Fiction is a dose of entertainment truism...
- Bajan model stars with Saint
- Thumbs up for 'Runner Boy'
- Freddie Jackson's great Moment
- 'Which Way Is Out'? reopens
- Something extra
Taking stock of your health
IT IS that time of year when companies check their stock. This annual stocktaking allows companies to determine areas of strength and weakness in their inventory. The assessment allows companies to avoid product shortages while preventing excesses...
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