WORK PERMIT SCAM? Concerns over tourism sector
Amid fresh allegations of some local firms showing a preference for employing foreign nationals, there are reports of an elaborate scam involving local and international con artists.
Honouring outstanding Jamaicans
Members of the 1st JR Battalion Regiment of the Jamaica Defence Force stand guard during a rehearsal for the National Honours and Awards ceremony to be held at King's House tomorrow, National Heroes' Day.
Church has lost its guts, says Father Albert
Roman Catholic priest, Monsignor Richard Albert, is criticising the church for what he describes as its reluctance to speak out against corruption and injustice in the country.
Bartlett family injured on way to funeral
Two sons of St. Aubyn Bartlett, member of Parliament for Eastern St. Andrew, and their mother, were injured in an accident yesterday as they made their way to the funeral of Mr. Bartlett's mother.
Government lurching from crises to scandals
It has only been six months in office for Jamaica's first female Prime Minister, but already the Portia Simpson Miller-led Cabinet has found itself knee-deep in numerous controversies and scandals.
The Church in action
Notwithstanding criticisms of the Church's silence on issues of national importance, many churches and their leaders have been actively mending the lives of the poor and helping to reduce crime and violence in some of the most volatile communities.
Allman Town bats with Culture Plaza for Cricket World Cup benefit
Imagine a single section of downtown Kingston, uniformly fitted with some 200 booths along the side of the road, all painted in the national colours. Seems exciting, doesn't it? It gets better when you visualise the various items that will be on show...
Diary of an HIV vaccine trial volunteer
The first HIV vaccine trial in Jamaica has begun with 24 persons who have volunteered to be tested from an experimental vaccine. Beginning today, The Sunday Gleaner will carry a diary of persons participating in the study.
Trampling on the Jamaican flag
It would appear that commercialism is trampling on the protocol governing the use of the Jamaican flag, as several brands of flip flop slippers, including the Brazilian manufactured and designed Havaianas, have seemingly crossed the line.
$1 billion to buy drugs for health sector
More Jamaicans will be able to access needed medicines following Cabinet's approval of the awards of contracts to purchase $1 billion worth of pharmaceuticals and medical sundries.
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