IT'S AUGUST 27TH - Election 7 weeks away Nomination August 7
PRIME MINISTER Portia Simpson Miller last night released her closely guarded secret, announcing to People's National Party (PNP) supporters in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, that the country will go to the polls on the eve of the new school year. "I told them nobody should predict me...
Shattered knee, broken dream
"I always want to become a police officer ... for some they use it as a stepping stone ... for me it's a career," said Constable Michael Hayden. So in January 2005, when he graduated from the police training school at the age of 22, he was elated.
Red palm mite under microscope - Coconut Industry Board mulls danger to crop
The Coconut Industry Board, with assistance from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is currently conducting a survey to identify the extent to which the red palm mite has been affecting the sector. A preliminary survey conducted by the Plant ...
All about teamwork
NOTTINGHAM (CMC): Chris Gayle has asserted that every member of the West Indies team played a part in helping the side win their one-day international series against England. West Indies gave another whole-hearted effort to completely outplay Paul Collingwood's side...
EDITORIAL - Time to revisit CCTV project
Last week's attempted car bombings in London and Glasgow again underlined the efficacy of closed-circuit television (CCTV), which is why we fail to understand the Jamaican Government's apparently less-than-full and eager embrace of the system....
LETTER OF THE DAY - Youth congress or political rally?
The Editor, Sir:The idea of a youth congress is a good one and indeed, the first of its kind was held at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Sunday, July 1. I respect the aim of this congress, which was aimed at bringing to light some of the major issues affecting our youth on a whole.
Dancehall veterans stand out at 'sevens Clash'
Sevens Clash, a party marking July 7, 2007, as well as producer and owner of The Candy Shop, Claude 'Big Stone' Sinclair's 50th birthday, began on the landmark date and ended in the early hours of yesterday morning. At least, the music started on 7/7/2007...
Sexy Swimsuits for the Summer
Summer is here and the sweltering heat has accompanied it. But that good old sun has given us the best excuse to hit the communal waters, and what does that mean? Swimsuit time! Yeah, we know for many women this particular water accessory conjures up thoughts of diets...
