Pastor is next GG - Hall retiring on Feb 26, cites ill health - Patrick Allen, Adventist cleric, to take over
The man selected to walk into the job as Jamaica's sixth governor general since Independence, Dr Patrick Linton Allen, has expressed confidence that he will have the support of both sides of the political divide. Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced in Parliament yesterday...
- Pride, sadness sweep over Sir Kenneth's hometown
- Prophecy fulfilled? - Seer predicted change at King's House
- On the outgoing and incoming GGs
- Police target 5% drop in murders
- New head for Media Association
Home sweet home - Ministry builds house for motherless children
SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine: The Ministry of Water and Housing has delivered on its promise to build a house for the children of the late Karen Elliott of Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine, whose deplorable living conditions came to national attention two years ago...
- Would-be robber killed - Cops hold one but another flees
- Despite delays and howling complaints ...Air Jamaica says 99% on time
- Trelawny basic school robbed
- State goes after 'Deedo' money
- Country urged to adapt to impacts of climate change
- Church leaders voice fresh opposition to casino gambling
GraceKennedy investing in two new plants - Group capital expenditure to exceed 2008
GraceKennedy Limited is finalising talks with Government to lease factory space and equipment in Hounslow, St Elizabeth, that will become the base of a packaging operation for domestically grown produce. At the same time, the conglomerate, through its food division...
- Business outlook grim, consumers expect more pay - Jamaica needs economic reality check - Curtin
- GCT hike proposed to offset EPA tax loss
- Jamaica, IDB to sign new loan agreements January 19 - Some funds for redistribution
- Cuba tourism income rises
- China takes up IDB membership
- Obama stimulus will work, says Bernanke
- Banks instructed to disclose, document bailout money
Gayle hammers masterful ton ... but Kiwis win decider on D/L Method
NAPIER, New Zealand (CMC): Chris Gayle slammed a splendid century but rain, wayward bowling and a costly umpiring error, helped New Zealand clinch the one-day international (ODI) series here, with a nine-run win over West Indies under the Duckworth/Lewis Method yesterday...
- It will give top-class competition - JNA president welcomes new World Series - Bernard
- Smith keen to resurrect career
- Portmore brace for tough clash
- Clubs, JUTC sign deal
- Bell withdraws from return fight
- We've gained a lot - Gayle
- South Korea seek JAAA expertise
- Pineapple Cup entries pouring in
EDITORIAL - Pay teachers for what they produce
The licensing of teachers, which the Government proposes to do, will probably be a good thing. Teachers, once registered by a special government agency, will be required to abide by a code of ethics and to maintain minimum performance standards, failure to achieve...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Solutions lie within us
The Editor, Sir: It is clear to me that our politicians did not get into their current positions based on their demonstrated brilliance and ability to bring lasting solutions to bear on our many challenges in Jamaica. I am as such amazed at the consistent cries...
- 'Freedumb' of expression
- In defence of clean media
- Alternative measures to fight crime
- Everyone's responsibility to protect children
- Ethnic cleansing in Gaza Strip
- Christians at war
- The filth of Ocho Rios
- Lawless cops
- What's JFJ up to?
Cocoa Tea encourages world, 'Yes We Can'
On the cover of his latest, and, as he puts it, "'bout the 22nd, could be more, but no less" album, Calvin 'Cocoa Tea' Scott stands with hands in his pockets among a montage of faces which represent different races. And the cover is bordered by the flags of a host of nations.
- Celebrities join Obama in celebration
- JACAP seeks licensing officers
- Stage full of talent for 'Beauty and the Beast'
- Something extra
Chicken Soup to the rescue
It's the flu season and so many people are down with this debilitating malady. They are so coughing, sneezing, breathing via the mouth and just looking droopy all day long.
Unfortunately, many of us still go to work at some point during the suffering...
- Small changes count
- Men who suffer with headaches
- No-period birth control pills
- Exercising in the heat and cold
Read more in Profiles in Medicine
Musings of a serial entrepreneur - Assassin goes for the next level
To the world he is 'Assassin', the hip, happening and top-of-the charts dancehall wonder. To his credit, he recently headlined numerous sold-out performances in North America and the Caribbean. Lately, he has enjoyed several chart-topping hits, including ...
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