34:15 - Hangman wanted
PARLIAMENT yesterday gave warm-up instructions to the hangman, telling him through a unanimous conscience vote that he was wanted back at work soon.However, the Senate will have a say, by way of a similar vote, whether the death penalty should be retained...
A dream to transform self, company and country
An encounter with Donna Duncan-Scott feels like a reunion with a good old friend. Her easygoing style immediately engages you and her animated mannerisms create such an air of familiarity, that you could easily find yourself kicking off your shoes, putting up your feet...
Goodyear to wind up Jamaican operations
Goodyear Jamaica Limited has decided to end its four decade run in Jamaica, saying this week it will wind up the company once shareholders approve the move. The move comes 11 years after the company stopped making tyres here at its plant in St Thomas,...
Reggae Boyz to face Barbados in opening game
THE REGGAE Boyz will face Trinidad and Tobago's Soca Warriors, Grenada's Spice Boyz and Barbados in Group A of the 2008 Digicel Caribbean Championships, which will be held from December 3-14 at Jarrett Park, the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium and the National Stadium...
EDITORIAL - Let teachers perform for that $15 billion
Unless he pleads for a deferment, which will be difficult after his recent unprompted declaration of intent, Audley Shaw, the finance minister, will soon be rummaging around the national coffers for an extra $15 billion, or so, to give more pay to teachers...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Gladiator contests for death-row candidates
The Editor, Sir: I just had the pleasure/nightmare of spending six months on a project in Jamaica. While I had a rather pleasant experience over all, I have to comment on some problems. What is wrong with the majority of good people...
Air Supply to perform for charity
Internationally acclaimed duo, Air Supply, will perform at the National Indoor Sports Centre on December 14 for local charity organisation Food For the Poor. The show, billed Command Performance Children for Charity, will also feature local acts John Holt...
Better educated Jamaicans drink more - JHLS 2008
Alcohol drinking is so intricately woven into our social fabric that alcohol is not always viewed as a substance of abuse and as risky behaviour.Alcohol use was one of the risk behaviours explored in the lifestyle section of the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey...
Musings of a serial entrepreneur - The serious business of partying
As the festive season approaches, the party scene will be buzzing and for the next few weeks, corporate and social groups alike will organise numerous events in the spirit of the season. A smooth party experience requires meticulous planning ...
