Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Thursday | June 25, 2009
Lucea - an ancient wonderland
Midway between Montego Bay (the Second City) and Negril lies the coastal town of Lucea, the smallest parish capital in Jamaica. Though a humble township, Lucea has a rich history and thrives as the passageway between two distinct resort areas.... Read More...
From slave port to ...
In the beginning, the parish of Hanover was part of Westmoreland. Eventually, the land was divided to create two distinct parishes. Lucea, the capital of Hanover, ultimately came into its own. The trade of slaves took place in seaports... Read More...
Canadians implore Jamaicans to get involved
Jamaicans have been praised for their contribution to the economic and social development of Canada, but are being encouraged to get more involved in the North American country's political affairs.The urging came from Canadian parliamentarians ... Read More...
Murder rate draws ire of western publisher
With murders for the year now surpassing the 100 mark and very little to suggest that things will get better anytime soon, president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, Lloyd B. Smith, is lamenting the nonchalant attitude of the state towards the incessant bloodletting... Read More...
Paulwell revives debate on nuclear energy use
THE DEBATE over the use of nuclear energy as a means of easing the country's depen-dency on oil is far from dead. Opposition Spokesman on Energy Phillip Paulwell resurrected the issue in his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament... Read More...
Mary Seacole's signature found
A previously unknown photograph and a rare signature of Jamaica-born nursing hero, Mary Seacole, have been unearthed at one of England's oldest private schools, Winchester College. The photograph will be used to support the fund-raising efforts... Read More...
St Mary banana farmer donates computer lab to needy school
In a time of global recession and personal financial hardships, there are still some people who continue to give generously.One such person is 87-year-old Stanley Amritt, affectionately called 'Busher', a banana farmer from the rural community... Read More...
Struck by injustice - Accident victims get no compensation - Perpetrator had no driver's licence
THE VICTIMS of a motor-cycle accident along the Port Royal main road, Kingston, last year have been left with permanent disabilities and millions of dollars in medical expenses. This is because the driver of the motor car... Read More...
BRIEFS - Bogue road closed for restructuring
The National Works Agency says it is moving to reduce the high level of traffic congestion being experienced along the Bogue main road in Montego Bay, St James.The corridor, which is now under construction, has... Read More...
