Church leaders hold anti-gambling stance
The Government could find itself in a face-off with the local Christian community if it goes ahead with the introduction of casino gambling.The Church has repeatedly expressed its opposition to casino gambling and it appears that nothing has changed.
Spencer says he still has business in Parliament
KERN SPENCER, who caused eyebrows to be raised last week when he returned to Gordon House to sit with the other members of parliament (MPs), says he turned up because he had a constituency that needs representation.
Government praised for legal-aid achievement
Glen Cruickshank, executive director of the Legal Aid Council, is pleased with the efforts Government is making to ensure all persons who are charged with serious offences are afforded legal representation.
Food hikes leave children vulnerable
As rising world food prices affect Jamaicans more and more daily, researchers and education officials are expressing worry over the plight of children.
Blind counsellor employed at last
One year ago, in a story published in The Sunday Gleaner, Reid told a tale of disappointment in a last-ditch effort to get help. In an article titled 'No jobs in sight for the blind', she pleaded, "I am visually impaired and I am desperately in need ...
Fishing industry to get needed facelift
The fishing industry is to get a significant boost, Agriculture Minister Dr Christopher Tufton disclosed in his 2008 budget debate last week. According to a draft fisheries policy presented in March 2008 by Food and Agriculture Organisation consultant, Dr Siebren Venema, Jamaica's fishing industry makes an indirect contribution to over 200,000 livelihoods.
Consumers opting for cheaper foods
'Tamarind season' is how one sales representative of a seafood distributor, who requested anonymity, has labelled the past month as sales in high-end fish and shrimps have decreased. "Easter wasn't the same, people wanted fish but they bought the cheaper type," says the sales representative.
Antiguan government subsidises cost of bread
The government is hoping its decision to waive key inputs in the production and sale of bread will help shield consumers from the increasing cost of the product.
Family and friends say farewell to a great cop
The family members, friends and colleagues of late Detective Sergeant Curtis Ashman mourned openly at his thanksgiving service held at the Stella Maris Roman Catholic church in St Andrew yesterday.
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