Waterfront A place for meeting colourful people
The Kingston waterfront is a place where, no matter what time or day it is, you're bound to run into some of the most interesting and colourful people on the island. Take Lenny, the melon vendor, for instance, who'll go through great pains to tell you of his sexual...
IMF report not ready - Opposition
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on the performance of the Jamaican economy was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, but despite comments in the document that suggest "robust economic performance", the Opposition has downplayed the report...
Businesswoman dies in crash
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: A 49-year-old businesswoman was killed along a section of Highway 2000 Tuesday afternoon after the vehicle in which she was a passenger got out of control and ran off the road. The other two occupants of the vehicle were injured.
Alleged corrupt cop offered bail
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: A policeman who allegedly tried to get money from a man in custody by telling him that there was a strongercharge against him was granted bail in the sum of $500,000 when he appeared yesterday in the Spanish Town RM Court...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - UN wants end to impunity for violence against women
Violence, whether sexual or physical, towards women is always of concern. In 2006, 152 women were murdered in Jamaica. In 2006, 152 women were murdered in Jamaica. This was an apparent decrease, as in 2005, 188 females were killed; 20 children were murdered in 2005.
More challenges and obstacles to overcome - PM
Today more women are entering and doing well in so many areas where men used to dominate. Our women are on construction sites as masons, architects, or operators of heavy-duty equipment. More women are coming forward as leaders in business and in the state sector.
Women's day messages - Growth and equality through empowerment
Internationally, women have achieved greater equality in legislative rights, are more visible in the boardroom, and are impressive role models in every aspect of life, than they were a century ago. While improvements in the quality of life for women are evident...
'Violence Against Women: It's a Serious Thing, Stop It!'
International Women's Day is observed annually on March 8. This is the day when women around the world are recognised for their achievements in the various areas of life. The occasion generally highlights the struggles and accomplishments of women while at the same time...
Traffic flow to CSO altered for World Cup
There will be changes to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows necessitated by the Cricket World Cup 2007 matches at Sabina Park in Kingston.
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