PAJ candidates agree to debate
The two candidates for the presidency of the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) say they would be willing to participate in a debate, if arranged by members of the media fraternity, on major issues affecting media. It is proposed that the debate would...
Wi-fi and lovin' it
Marques Skipper loves homework. In fact, he loves homework so much that he catches up on it whenever he has free time in class. He does this with his newfound love, the iMac laptop computer he got from his school. "I think it is cool," Marques, a grade-six student...
Let's hang them!
Personal security and the preservation of life and property is a major reason why individuals come together to form nations, of which the 'cells' may be called families, tribes, communities, clubs, associations or gangs. Each of these 'cells' will have their rules...
Lawyer freed of fraud charges
Kingston attorney-at-law Vincent Chen was successful on Friday in having his fraud convictions quashed by the Court of Appeal."Finally, there has been vindication. I was really shaken by the initial decision because I know I was not guilty of any wrongdoing...
Lessons from Seabiscuit (Part 2)
Overcoming discouragement - If you have never seen the movie Seabiscuit, I strongly urge you to buy or rent the DVD, sit back and watch some of the greatest lessons of life.This particular version of Seabiscuit was directed by Gary Ross and stars Tobey...
Temporary closure at US Embassy
The United States (US) Embassy in St. Andrew will close at 12:00 noon today to facilitate a staff event. The embassy will reopen for business tomorrow. The embassy will also be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day...
Prime Minister of Jamaica launches recovery project
Bruce Golding, Prime Minister of Jamaica, last Friday launched the Govern-ment's Emergency Recovery Project (ERP) for the rehabilitation of 72 schools, 22 health clinics and 16 roads damaged by Hurricane Dean. The launch took place at the May Pen Hospital...
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