Not so full of gas - Investigation shows some motorists being cheated out of precious fuel
A Sunday Gleaner-Univer-sity of the West Indies (UWI) investigative team has found that gas pumps surveyed recently were delivering less gas than motorists actually paid for.
- Judge calls for more protection for road users
- Davies not convinced JLP admin will use Opposition suggestions
- Flu frenzy - Swine flu pandemic no threat to local agriculture
- Bureau passes gas pumps
- Robbed at the pump
- How does the BSJ protect you at the gas pumps?
- Libel law criminalises journalists - PAJ
- UNESCO hosts press freedom forum
- World Press Freedom Day message from UN Secretary General
Trailer driver foils robbery
TOOTING HORNS, flashing headlights and words of admiration were in order for a trailer driver who foiled a robbery by two thugs who demanded the 1,000 bags of cement that he was transporting.
- Carib must confront trading challenges together
- Suicide-prevention organisation launched
- Know someone with suicidal tendencies?
- Handling additional workplace demands
- Making Something Out Of Nothing
- The week that was: April 26-May 2
Lions humble West Indies
DERBY, England (CMC):West Indies' preparation for next week's first Test suffered a huge blow when they were handed a convincing 10-wicket defeat by England Lions yesterday.Already plagued by the news their skipper Chris Gayle would not join the squad...
- Upset win for PR's Culson
- Fine double for Chen
- Dyson unhappy with Gayle's late arrival
- Boyz go into camp May 18
- Aussies look to sweep polo series
- Time for WI to fire from two barrels
- Man United go six clear
- Portmore's title to lose
- CCGI celebrity, charity event back bigger than ever
- Jonathan Newnham heads team for Caribbean golf championship
In support of the leaders' collections project
During his heyday as a politician, Edward Seaga evoked extreme emotions. Partisans usually either loved him, or loved to hate him.
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Book tax: Serious implications for literacy
- Hardship budgets
- Good tourism prospects
- Lessons from the '70s
Letter of the day - Disturbing fires at Negril's Great Morass
The Editor, Sir: Having just completed another long stay as a visitor in Jamaica, I feel compelled to respond to the excellent articles on the environment, and in particular, the problems with fires at the Great Morass in Negril, published in the April 29 edition of...
Inner-city duo dancing for change
When it comes to struggles, Dancin' Dynamites duo Marlando Shirley and Menase Hines are no strangers to it. The two, who comprise the dance group, Unlimited Dancers, have had a life filled with more grey skies than sunny days.
- All-male cast for comedy revue
- Packed house stands for 'Blakka's' stand-up comedy farewell
- Comedians recall Ellis moments
- 'Music is what feelings sound like'
- 'Rough and Tough' carries Ja into Independence
- Cole makes smashing dance debut
- St Andrew High dances for a cause
- Will.i.am takes on superhero X-Men role
- 'Head Concussion' without the pain
- Swine flu delays summer film releases in Mexico
- MOVIE REVIEW: McConaughey's 'Ghosts' frighteningly familiar
- A getaway for people in love
Fasting
When I stand on the veranda I see the little house perched on the hill. It looks near, but if I want to reach it I have to walk along the road, and after I bend the corner I go down a little hill, then climb a big hill before I reach.
- Artist calls out Jamaica's 'girly men'
- Book Review: For a sense of purpose, team spiritedness
- Leave books alone!
- 'Shaggy Parrot' get's global nod
- After 341 years ...Britain names first woman poet laureate
- Fun kids book ready for release
- SUNDAY SAUCE: Ode to black
Colourful Oaks
The Bigga Jamaica Oaks Ladies' Day race day on Saturday April 25, at Caymanas Park. A bevy of talented beauties were on parade.
- LET US PRAY
- MY DOWN TIME WITH ...
- Best places to live in St Mary
- JOB DESCRIPTION: Just what does Ambassador Navarro's job entail?
- 'Spartying' with Digicel
- Magical Memories
- Fashionable premiere
- DOCTOR'S ADVICE: How can she lose weight?
- Women who cheat on their husbands
Budget blues ... and green
There was no repeat of the '79 and '99 gas riots, despite widespread fears. A couple of protests last week failed to ignite any favourable response from ordinary people, and even if the security forces were not swift to put down the illegal blocking of roads, the protests would very likely have petered out.
- Audley and Omar: Good sense prevails, but ...
- Labour market, UWI student distribution
- Towards a regional risk-mitigation plan
- Concerns heighten over 'Rainbow Nation'
- Act II, Part 111: The IMF
- A taxed pinch of salt
No
kidding - Drive to help halt children road fatalities
THE simple act of venturing beyond their gate has become a deadly affair for many Jamaican children. Decisions such as a stroll to buys sweets or visiting a friend next door have proved costly for some kids at the hands of motorists.
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