Jamaica may suffer ... If US lifts Cuban embargo
JAMAICA'S economy could suffer if the next United States president decides to lift the trade embargo on communist Cuba."We have to be careful what we wish for," says John Rapley, president of the...

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Powell says ... OBAMA VOTERS FIRM
No threat of 'Bradley Effect'
US voting in Ja jumps 600%
E10 gasolene launched
Barack Obama has commander-in-chief quality, says Powell

Sleeping Senate - No sitting in five weeks, Lightbourne says there are no bills to debate
IT IS another Friday. The bright lights are off in the chamber of Gordon House, the seat of the country's Parliament.

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Three vie for tourism director position
May Pen needs help! Shanty towns stifle development
Illiteracy - fuel for crime in Clarendon
The week that was: oct 26-nov 1: We were not brought here to solve the crime problem - Crime Chief
Tapping the entrepreneurial spirit

New name, new frame - C&W now LIME, Ready to fight for market share
Cable and Wireless (C&W) has announced a change of identity, all part of its three-year plan to transform into the region's leading provider of a full suite of telecoms...

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Vote by telephone
Banana in limbo - JP to watch weather for at least a decade
Obama and the Carib: a promise of relief
Opportunities for the next US president
Twice robbed, twice denied by insurers - Do insurers have a duty to be more open?
Low productivity, poor competitiveness - Trainer links quality of output to education

New pacer named for trips to Abu Dhabi, NZ
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC): Fast bowler Lionel Baker has been elevated to the senior West Indies team for the first time for their upcoming trips to Abu Dhabi and New Zealand.This follows the announcement of the teams on Friday for three one-day...

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Stanford's Stars pocket US$20m
Rampant St James win KO title
Jet Ski D'Or romps Grooms' feature
Four teamsadvance in Bell KO
Harbour View look to go clear
Anelka's hat-trick puts Chelsea on top
A battle Barnes wants to win
Nalbandian, Tsonga in Paris showdown
Well said, Garner
Gritty Clarke lifts Aussies
SA judge to hear Gambhir's appeal
Boston's Garnett breaks 1,000-game record

Table the beef, Mr Spencer
This newspaper, as the health minister Mr Ruddy Spencer declared about himself, does not countenance corruption and firmly believes that public officials ought to follow the rules.But merely stating that someone is...

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United States makes history (again)
Highest voter turnout in decades predicted
John Obama or Barack McCain
'Race' not for the ...
The centre cannot hold

Influence of gangster lyrics
The Editor, Sir: I refer to an article in The Gleaner of October 30, with reference to 'Lyrics, the cause of some violence', and I refer to some of the lyrics published in the features on crime inside the publication.

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As Jamaicans we need to unite

LKJ analyses 'Writing Reggae'
Toronto: Poet Linton Kwesi Johnson's journey started in Jamaica and he found inspiration in the Caribbean Artist Movement (1966-1972) in Britain, while the British Black Panther Movement (1970-1973) ignited his passion.

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Tommy Cowan, OD? Yes indeed!
Tony Greene plays 'Midnight Blue'
Mostly quiet times for Beres
Pulse's Hector Lincoln gets fashion
Third World, Stevie Wonder advise 'Try Jah Love'
Excellent evening from St Andrew High

Art as therapy
THE ASSOCIATION between art and the functioning of the mind is a story that has spanned centuries. Many talented artists throughout history have been associated with mental illness, the most famous being Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh.

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Good ethics badly needed for Carib businesses
An amazing story
The humiliation of Albert
Easton Lee presents 'Run big 'fraid ... and other village stories'
A dead woman's lament
Edna Manley Collegestarts new trend in student exhibitions

FRIENDS ON FRIENDS: Judy Mowatt gives back
With her magnificent voice and extraordinary composing talent, Judy Mowatt has been a trendsetter in Jamaica's music industry. She has made a significant impact on reggae music both as a member of the I-Threes, backup group for reggae superstar Bob Marley, and as a solo artiste.

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Single in the city: An open mind to Internet dating
Doctor's advice: She has no sexual feelings
Spend less cash for Christmas - and decorate in style
Hazel Patterson Laughing at life
Financial stress and relationships
Dear Jamaica: The Promise
Mi dear Jennifer

Solid as Barack
Barack Obama is just hours away from creating history by being the first African American to be elected president of the United States. His engaging intellect, emotional intelligence, charisma, sense of timing, plus his brilliant campaign...

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Obama's victory would transcend politics
Foreign and energy-policy challenges
A crisis of liberalism
Jamaica could save billions annually
Young men afraid to 'succeed'

Johnston inducted into PSOJ Hall of Fame
Long an entity of the highest pedigree and prestige, the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica carries clout of the highest degree.Thus, being inducted into its Hall of Fame is no achievement to be scoffed at.

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My down time with Omar Azan
Mona School of Business celebrates 21st anniversary
NCB Foundation fêtes students
Lawyers lyme
Craving KRW
EMC launches development fund

'EU could send troops to Congo'
TONGO, Congo (AP): The European Union could send troops to Congo if a fragile cease-fire between rebel fighters and the army fails, the United Kingdom minister for African affairs said yesterday as rebels forced tens of thousands of people from makeshift...

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Talking finance with Trinidad and Tobago
Breakaway faction blasts ruling party

2008 Audi A6 ... a legend!
THE JAMAICAN consumer is brand conscious, especially when it comes to cars. We have preconceived notions before and after we make decisions, which do not bode well for our automotive choices. Buying a luxury car is even more pre-programmed...

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Ja drivers take on Caribbean today
From diehard fan to ace race driver
Mullings gives quality assurance for E10 fuel