Revolving loan fund for teachers launched
After seven months of waiting and the deregistration of scores of educators from tertiary institutions because of non-payment of fees, the much-anticipated $500 million revolving loan fund for teachers was finally launched yesterday. The loan, which is aimed at promoting...
The Milk River crocodile hunters
This is just one of several close-encounter stories that you'll hear if you come across any of the fishermen from Milk River in Clarendon. These fishermen often double as crocodile hunters as they patrol the waters of the river in search of what many believe to be some of...
Creditors OK reorganisation plan for Northwest Airlines
Northwest Airlines said yesterday that its creditors approved its reorganisation plan, another key step in its plan to emerge from bankruptcy protection next month.An unofficial vote tally shows that almost 97 per cent of creditors who voted approved...
We need to adapt - Moore
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): COACH DAVID Moore has identified getting acclimatised to conditions quickly as the first order of business for the West Indies team visiting England this month. The team, under the leadership of new captain Ramnaresh Sarwan...
EDITORIAL - Wrong emphasis on police homicides
We do not intend to parse or do a full content analysis of Supt. Steve McGreggor's speech to determine the message he meant to convey. We are intent, however, on giving Supt. McGreggor the benefit of the doubt and apply the most benign interpretation to his remarks.
LETTER OF THE DAY - What are we doing for the future of our children?
The Editor, Sir: Children are the future, the door to the next generation; the most vulnerable ones in this dreaded society of ours. How often do we pass children sleeping on the steps of businesses places and sidewalks?
'Musical Gifts' series ends with concert favourites
The Jamaica Musical Theatre Company (JMTC) closed its 2006/2007 Musical Gifts concert series with Concert Favourites on Sunday evening. As pale daylight faded into the warm glow of early evening outside the open doors at Alhambra Inn, Tucker Avenue, St. Andrew...
ON THE FARM - Pastor with a passion for cattle rearing
Malvern, St. Elizabeth: Despite his full schedule doing the Lord's work, Reverend Devon Anglin, minister at the Bethlehem Moravian Church in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, still finds time to be a successful farmer. Rev. Anglin, who is in his early 40s, told Farmers Weekly...
Best of both worlds
For the latest addition to their menu, TGIF rolled out another set of duos, this time with a tropical flavour, 'Wild and Mild Grille'. Regional marketing manager, Wendy Alleyne, explains that every two months, the popular eatery needs to "freshen things up, add some flavour...
