Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Tuesday | May 5, 2009
First lady goes to school - Politicians join in the fight to improve literacy - Reading Week launched at Half-Way Tree Primary
"Like the mango, the mongoose came here from India," read Patricia Allen, wife of the governor general, as she related the story of the mongoose's journey to the Jamaican cane field to students in class 5W1 at the Half-Way Tree Primary School. The students stared... Read More...
Lessons from a pro - Escaping an economic meltdown with dollars and sense
Most Jamaicans could use some advice on how to survive the effects of the financial crisis sweeping the globe. And who better to give that advice than the people behind one of Jamaica's most successful commercial entities. Fifteen years ago, the financial sector... Read More...
VOX POP - Downtown Kingston
What are you doing to stretch your dollar to ensure that you meet the needs of your family with the money you earn? Read More...
VOX POP - Montego Bay
What are you doing to stretch your dollar to ensure that you meet the needs of your family with the money you earn? Read More...
VOX POP - Ocho Rios, St Ann
What are you doing to stretch your dollar to ensure that you meet the needs of your family with the money you earn? ... Read More...
Golding to defend Budget
PRIME MINISTER Bruce Golding will today move to fend off widespread criticisms about his administration's tough $18-billion tax package. At the same time, he is expected to roll out new initiatives to boost ailing sectors and widen the social safety net during his contribution... Read More...
Flying Squad arrests 12 in vehicle find
Although the Police Flying Squad recovered stolen motor vehicles and parts valuing more than $100 million and took 12 men into custody, it has expressed concern about the continuing trend.Among the scrapped vehicles were parts taken from Toyota Corollas, Mitsubishi Pajeros... Read More...
Ministry issues plea to travelling Jamaicans
The Ministry of Health has advised persons who have travelled to areas currently affected by the influenza A (H1N1) virus (more commonly known as called swine flu) in the last two weeks to contact their health-care provider, the nearest health centre... Read More...
Immigration Corner - How long is the filing process?
I must first offer my congratulations on your success. I am an avid reader of the Gleaner and enjoy reading your column. I reside in the United States and would like to start the process of filing for my mother and siblings. I would like to know how long the process takes... Read More...
Something extra
The annual CB Pan Chicken Festival is now in full gear. And on Sunday hundreds converged on the grounds of the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre to taste and smell the aromas at the eastern region cook-off.... Read More...
