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.
Saddam sentenced to death
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters): An Iraqi court sentenced a shaken but defiant Saddam Hussein to hang yesterday for crimes against humanity, sparking joy for Shi'ites he oppressed and resentment among his fellow Sunnis across Iraq's violent sectarian...
Jobs in Panama? - Jamaican Government to seek employment for Jamaicans on new canal project
The Government is now preparing to seek job opportunities for Jamaicans on the new Panama Canal project. This follows the Panamanian people's decision, in a national referendum last month, to support a massive expansion of the canal...
Health Minister moving to address shortage of nurses
Health Minister, Horace Dalley, says Government is moving to address the current shortage of nurses. According to Mr. Dalley, the Government is continuing to train more nurses and he added that there are plans for even greater intervention...
'You are invading my privacy'
Deputy Public Defender, Noel Irving, whose job is to protect the privacy of citizens, is facing a dilemma of his own. Mr. Irving, who is an attorney-at-law, told The Gleaner that he contacted the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC)...
Guyana unites on Sunset Legislation despite concerns
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): Guyanese legislators "drowned partisan actions under this new spirit of cooperation" and unanimously passed the critical Sunset Legislation paving the way for the nation to host matches during next year's Cricket...
Cops roll out new plans to revive Neighbourhood Watch
Major plans are afoot to resuscitate the national Neighbourhood Watch Movement to help battle crime. These plans were revealed last weekend at the 19th annual Neighbourhood Watch Conference, at the University of Technology, St. Andrew...
PNP still feeling heat from Trafigura scandal - Analysts
Three leading political commentators have attributed the decline in popular support for the governing People's National Party (PNP) to the Trafigura Beheer scandal and the perceived inaction of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.
Stewart predicting decline in tourist arrivals for 2006-07
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: One of the island's major hoteliers, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, is predicting a decline in tourist arrivals for the upcoming season. Stewart, the chairman of Sandals International Resorts, said although the past year...
World Congress of Consuls in Montego Bay
WESTERN BUREAU: Honorary Consuls from more than 80 countries are expected to attend the 8th World Congress of Consuls, which begins at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Montego Bay, St. James, this morning.
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