PNP pushes ahead - Ruling party builds up seven-point lead over Opposition
After capturing dramatic and at times steady declines in voter support over a 10-month period for the ruling People's National Party (PNP), the latest Gleaner-commissioned surveys have now shown a resurgence in the party's...
Prices of baked products to rise
THE prices of baked goods will rise next week, caused by farmers in the United States deciding to grow corn for ethanol production, encouraged by government subsidies in that country. Gerry Chambers, president...
Air Jamaica scaling down London route
London, England: A planned scaling down of its services on the London to Kingston route by the national carrier Air Jamaica is now looming, and sections of the Jamaican community and travel agents who serve the airline in the United Kingdom are concerned.
Awaiting freedom from behind bars
PRISON, in any language, is not a pleasant place. Just ask Mark, who is awaiting his turn to face the Parole Board, or James, who on Friday morning, walked out a free man after more than 20 years behind bars.
Low-risk prisoners to be tagged
A MAN who steals a bunch of bananas may very soon not be subjected to a prison term. Instead, he and other low- to medium-risk prisoners may be punished for the transgression without being locked behind prison bars.
Chinese agriculture booms where Ja failed
Hangzhou, China:Just about the time that then Prime Minister Edward Seaga's push for ornamental horticulture, winter vegetables and tissue culture began to collapse in the mid 1980s, a Chinese company started...
One-year-old First Regional Credit Union on growth path
Ocho Rios, St. Ann: After only one year in operation, First Regional Co-operative Credit Union is already on a successful growth path.
Move to stem challenges to development, PIOJ head tells region
WESTERN BUREAU: Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wesley Hughes, has called on policy makers in the Caribbean to employ innovative methods to arrest developmental challenges facing the region.
Ja to earn $160m in 'carbon credits' - Gov't
Government expects to earn Jamaica $160 million in 'carbon credits' from its joint energy-saving light bulb project with Cuba, but according to one local expert, that figure should be many times more.
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