Jamaica Gleaner News- Lead Stories - Wednesday

MP's home raided - Residences of Joseph Hibbert, businessman searched in int'l fraud investigation

A major international fraud investigation has led British law enforcement officials to the homes of a sitting government member of parliament and a well-known local businessman. MP for East Rural St Andrew and State Minister in the Ministry of Transport and Works... ...

Costly blunder - Government of Jamaica might lose millions in deal with illegal arms broker

Already embarrassed by a major security blunder that led to the illegal purchase of close to $6 million worth of ammunition from a confessed criminal, the Jamaican Government may not be able to recover the money it pumped into the deal...

Scotiabank launches AIDS awareness debating competition

With recent statistics from the Ministry of Health showing that AIDS was the second leading cause of death for youths between the ages of 15 and 24, Scotiabank yesterday launched its 'Speak Up! Speak Out!' Debating Competition to raise awareness among...

Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) veteran gives back to old school

SPALDINGS, CLARENDON: Dian Harrison-Holland, a 30-year veteran at the Jamaica Tourist Board, gave students and staff at the Doris Easy Basic School in Spaldings, Clarendon, a well-needed Christmas gift on Sunday. The gift, a US$ 500 cheque, was presented...

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) stands by Hibbert

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is throwing its support behind member of parliament for East Rural St Andrew Joseph Hibbert, whose home was searched yesterday as part of an international investigation."The investigation relates to allegations ...

Cyclists ride for Salvation Army

WESTERN BUREAU: A group of friends has embarked on a fund-raising event in Montego Bay, St James, dubbed 'Santa Ride', as part of efforts to raise money for the Salvation Army's Christmas kettle. According to one of the event's organisers, Noel Whyte, the event ...

Heartfelt help for toddler

OCHO RIOS, St Ann: The kindness of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and its staff to tourism sector interests abroad has been reciprocated not in a rise in tourist bookings, but in a more heartfelt manner."We have such a wonderful association with the Jamaica Tourist Board...