Portia falls again - New poll shows further decline in ratings
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has again suffered a significant loss in her ratings, according to the latest Gleaner-commissioned Bill Johnson opinion polls. At the same time, Opposition Leader Bruce Golding is registering improved ratings.
Lee Brown: father of community policing
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) will tomorrow mark its 20th anniversary in Jamaica, and the man reputed to be the 'Father of Community Policing' will be guest speaker at the awards gala. Dr. Lee Brown is a fitting choice for keynote speaker...
GLEANER EDITORS' FORUM - New Fisheries Act for 2007
After more than seven years in the making, the revised Fisheries Act is expected to come into force in the next financial year. André Kong, director of fisheries in the Ministry of Agri-culture and Land, dis-closed at an Editors' Forum...
West Indies collapse and surrender title
MUMBAI, India (CMC): Another inexplicable West Indies batting collapse handed Australia the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time yesterday, when they won the final by eight wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method.
EDITORIAL - The Panama compromise
After more than 40 rounds of deadlocked voting, Venezuela and Guatemala last Thursday sensibly agreed to end their contest for a seat on the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council and endorse Panama as their compromise replacement.
LETTER OF THE DAY - Interpreting those doodles
The Editor, Sir: Void of notes, the doodler left much for speculation. Sometimes even the doodler might find it difficult to decode his/her doodles. Influencing factors would include the source of inspiration and how serious the situation...
'Toy Boy' plays on
Basil Dawkins' witty relationship comedy Toy Boy is once again doing a tour of duty on the Jamaican stage, this time at the Pantry Playhouse, New Kingston, once again in the hands of director Robin Baston who also acts as the show's producer.
Brenda Cuthbert - Living the 'I can' philosophy
It is difficult to sum up Brenda Cuthbert in one sentence. The general manager of COK Credit Union is a dynamo. Outside of leading the largest credit union within Jamaica and the English-speaking Caribbean, her career began in agriculture.
