Lisa saga continues - Mixed reactions to candidacy of former Miss World
In an effort to quell the growing resistance to the candidacy of former Miss World Lisa Hanna in South East St. Ann, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller yesterday dispatched a high-level team of People's National Party (PNP) officials to meet....
Taylor Land residents still living on the banks
It happens every year. Tonnes of dirt and rocks flow into homes occupied by residents of Taylor Land in Bull Bay, St. Andrew, each time it rains heavily, leaving them, they say, relying only on the mercy of God to save their houses...
Market snaps upnew Air Jamaica bond
Air Jamaica raised its targeted US$125 million on the international capital market on Thursday by way of a Government-guaranteed bond issue arranged by U.S. investment bank Bear Stearns. The bond has a 20-year tenor and is scheduled to mature in 2027, but its average...
West Indies rally in third Test
MANCHESTER, England (AP): IAN BELL hit an undefeated 77 to help guide a struggling England to 296 for seven yesterday after the West Indies pace attack dominated the first day of the third Test at Old Trafford. England had a good start. They won the toss and chose to bat...
EDITORIAL - Campaign manoeuvrings
The selection of candidates to contest an election is the raison d'etre or main purpose of political activity. Indeed, the organisation and renewal of political parties is an initial phase of this activity - last year's presidential campaign of the People's National Party...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Stiffer penalties now for road hogs
The Editor, Sir: As the mayhem and carnage continue on our roads, I believe it is high time that the authorities consider stiffer penalties - fines, and in some instances imprisonment, for certain breaches and repeat offenders of the Road Traffic Act....
Reggae Sumfest celebrates 15 years
Celebrating 15 years of presenting top-rated reggae music to the world, the organisers of Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest launched this year's festival on the lawns of Devon House, St.Andrew, on Wednesday night. With the launch being hosted by Empress, Devon House was littered....
It's Zimbabwe ... again
It was a case of same country, different wearer, as Miss Zimbabwe, Cynthia Muvirimi, took the Miss Global International crown at the coronation on Sunday. Muvirimi succeeded her countrywoman Ropa Garise who took the title last year. Unfortunately Garise was unable...
