Preacher predicts less blood
THOUSANDS OF Christian men, women and children thronged the National Arena in Kingston, yesterday, for a day of prayer and fasting which saw head of the Portmore-based Power of Faith Ministries, Bishop Delford Davis, prophesying that...

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Plan to cut murder in Jamaica
Esso Board of Enquiry granted extension
Chinese pipes shipped to Jamaica
Three double murders within nine hours
'St Bess' police promoted
Fund to train teachers - 100 members of Anglican church to benefit
Reverend Renford Maddix passes on

Portia's leadership campaign shifts gear
CONFIDENCE was the buzz word at the Hilton Kingston hotel yesterday where the latest leg of Portia Simpson Miller's bid to succeed P.J. Patterson as People's National Party (PNP) president and Prime Minister was launched.

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Honouring those who served
St Mary murders almost double in 2005
Security officer lauded for heroics
US students to tour Seville

Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) New Year message
THE PRIVATE Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) wishes the nation a successful and prosperous 2006. As we reflect on the past year, it was a time of both progress and immense challenges. During 2005, the Jamaican economy was affected...

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Oil prices settle higher

Boys' Town tackle champs Portmore
AFTER A feel-good win over the relegation-threatened Rivoli on their return home to Collie Smith Drive, Boys' Town will at 3:00 p.m. today aim to make it two in a row when they take on the defending champions Portmore United in the Wray.

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Leaders Harbour View set sights on Khari
Bailey to complete her studies in the US
Soca Warriors will not need gov't funding - Warner
Pistons down Magic
Horse racing industry mourns Sheikh Maktoum

Dealing with corruption
A CAMPAIGN against corruption in the government service has been launched without fanfare in the appointment of what have been dubbed 'ethics officers'. This is to be complemented by legislation to punish public officials who flout policy guidelines...

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The waters of Moneague
The world economy in 2006
Those flipping cellies

LETTER OF THE DAY - Jamaica needs a proper blueprint
THE EDITOR, Sir: JAMAICA WILL come to a fork in the road during 2006. A new prime minister will take over the reins of government and there is the possibility of a general election. The person chosen to lead Jamaica...

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How many will return to Jamaica?
Destroying the dream
Jamaica is for all Jamaicans
Cooperation from all parties

Jamaica College (JC) choir prolongs Christmas spirit
THE SPIRIT of Christmas was prolonged to New Year's Day by the Jamaica College Chapel Choir's concert at Saxthorpe Methodist Church, St. Andrew. Marking the end of the choir's 2005 performance season, the concert included several Christmas...

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Lohan in hospital

Rough year for Agriculture in 2005
IT WAS another rough year for agriculture as the sector again suffered a decline due to the severe effects of hurricanes, drought and floods which destroyed acres of agricultural lands.

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Bumper crop for gungo peas this year
More pesticide stores comply with regulation

CLEANSING THE BODY
For 2006 get a new body by cleansing on the inside. We are exposed to toxins on a daily basis. In addition, we eat foods, drink liquids, and breathe air that contain many chemicals that are foreign and harmful to our bodies.

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Healthy fast food to go please!
Filtered, tap or bottled water: which is best?

Sharon hit by another stroke
JERUSALEM (AP): ISRAELI PRIME Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a 'significant' stroke yesterday, a hospital official said, after Sharon was taken to the hospital from his ranch in the Negev desert.

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Carnage in Iraq - Wave of attacks kills more than 50 persons
JOY TURNS TO GRIEF AND ANGER - Only one survives mine accident
Abramoff scandal sends waves across Washington

Search for treasures from the sea
THE DIVERSITY of the ocean with its vast array of colourful organisms presents an exciting opportunity to fish for things more tantalising than the palatable lobster or a treasure chest full of gold abandoned by pirates...

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The Mona symposium: natural products and medicinal chemistry
Is our ackee safe?
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'HAIR' IS THE HAT

DARAIN HOUSEN HAS not taken off his hat for the last 20 years. He bathes, he sleeps and does everything possible in it. It is a perfect fit.