Kern wept - Former State Minister jolted by Cuban bulb saga
THE CLOUDS surrounding the distribution of 'free' Cuban light bulbs under the People's National Party (PNP) government before the September 3 general election got even more ominous at yesterday's sitting of the House of Representatives. Before the end of the sitting...
Bora's days numbered
THE Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) appears set to terminate the contract of technical director Velibor 'Bora' Milutinovic, thus clearing the way for the return of Brazilian René Simoes. It has been rumoured for some time that Captain Horace Burrell has been in discussions...
Marcus Garvey Drive in ruins
What would normally have been a 30-minute drive from Portmore in St. Catherine to downtown Kingston turned into a tiresome 80-minute journey filled with frustration yesterday. Marcus Garvey Drive in St. Andrew was the culprit this time around. For anyone using that roadway...
$3b road repair bill
Minister of Transport and Works Mike Henry says it will cost the Government between $3 billion and $3.5 billion to carry out repairs to the nation's roads, which have deteriorated severely following the heavy showers associated with Hurricane Noel....
Careless drivers puts children at risk
At least three children with broken bones or limbs as a result of motor vehicle crashes, are admitted weekly to the orthopaedic section of the Bustamante Hospital for Children in St. Andrew, according to surgeon, Dr. M.D. Sawh. Dr. Sawh made the disclosure yesterday...
Henry loses Air Jamaica
WESTERN BUREAU: Mike Henry, the Minister of Transport and Works, no longer has portfolio responsibility for Air Jamaica, which has been moved from his portfolio to the Ministry of Finance. Reports reaching The Gleaner are that Don Wehby, Minister without Portfolio...
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