Finance Minister on European roadshow
Finance Minister Dr. Omar Davies and two of his key advisers are in Europe for what the ministry described as a "non-deal" roadshow to indicate that the trip is not to raise funds.
Williams sisters here for two-day visit
Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams arrived in the island yesterday at the Norman Manley International Airport for a tightly packed two-day trip. Often referred to as the Williams sisters, the women held a tennis clinic at the Jamaica Pegasus...
EDITORIAL - Strange hostility to visa regime
We are frankly surprised at the hostility with which the visa regime, implemented by several Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries for the Cricket World Cup, has been greeted, especially in Jamaica.
LETTER OF THE DAY - Leaders as fodder for creative expression
The Editor, Sir: In the Gleaner of Saturday, February 3, I got the opportunity to see the cartoon that has caused such a furore, and quite frankly I laughed. I thought it very funny. We need to have a discussion on the ramifications of the cartoon.
Many uses for Marley's music at Ital Festival
Bob Marley's music was put to fashion, dance and, naturally, performance on Sunday evening at the Ranny Williams Centre, Hope Road, St. Andrew, as the Ital Food and Fashion Show 2007 started a week of celebrations for the Tuff Gong's 62nd birthday.
Down memory lane with games children play
There was a time when children played games that were more physical and helped to develop their social skills. Today, children often play games that are less challenging, both physically and socially.
IRAQ - Car bombs kill dozens
BAGHDAD, (Reuters): Three car bombs killed 24 people and wounded scores in Baghdad yesterday, and gunmen attacked two Sunni areas, clashing with residents and setting houses on fire. The violence came on a day when the military...
