Gone with the wind - Electricity bills cut 90% as windmills blow into Portmore
While most electricity consumers are skittish in the wake of a requested rate hike by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), some residents in Portmore, St Catherine, are letting out a big yawn. For them, paying power charges is a breeze - literally...
- What exactly is a solar-wind hybrid energy system?
- Helper turns nurse - Midwife delivers career switch at 45
- New trial ordered for murder convict
- Doc aims to heal Flankers' reputation
- Email blunder costs PM's aide her job
- Ennis was lazy - Shaw
- Gravel Heights outlaw slain
- 'Corruption in Jamaica declining' - But USAID says public perception still strong
- Committee successfully sues Portmore council
- Parishes need more resources, says Tufton
Vocationing with the dead
Rohan Parkes of Rose Lane, west Kingston, is happy to be alive, and to be working with the dead. He's employed at one of the many funeral homes in and around his community, and at age 28 is finding satisfaction in the final care profession...
- Adventist school enjoys spirit of giving - Visits 14 homes in two days
- Jamaica's 'pregnant' men
- Voting on the issues - West Portland residents pay attention to their needs this by-election
- Bustamante Hospital to be operated on
- Davies denies keeping diplomatic passports
- National debates head into television round
- Cops reap success in silencing St Andrew guns
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) row referred to tribunal
Labour Minister Pearnel Charles has again asked the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) to intervene in the ongoing tussle between unions representing workers of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and its management over outstanding payments following a job evaluation...
Windies cruise to easy victory
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): West Indies kept England winless on their Caribbean tour when they comprehensively outplayed them by six wickets in the solitary Digicel Twenty20 international yesterday.West Indies' bowlers stifled the tourists...
- Boys' Town nip St Georges
- Jamaica set for huge win
- Jamaica, Australia seek perfect start
- Chelsea inch closer to Man United
EDITORIAL - A scandalous affair
We find it is absolutely scandalous that the Jamaican government does not feed prisoners during the period they are away from lock-ups and at court and on trial for their alleged crimes. That assertion - up to now unchallenged - came to public notice last Thursday ....
LETTER OF THE DAY - Needed: visionary leaders
The Editor, Sir: The people of the United States voted for change when they were obviously fed up with the disgraceful way their country was being run. Jamaicans also voted for change for the very same reason, only we have not seen the levels of change that the Americans...
- Sistren's intervention
- Slavery in this modern age
- Col Douglas' misplaced gripe
- Unfortunate arrogance from BoJ governor
- No radios, period
- A matter of law, not morals
- Why not help illiterate drivers?
Clean lyrics for teens by teens
WESTERN BUREAU: Daring to be different in a musical world high on sexual explicitness, the fresh and inspiring teenage group, Islandgirlz, has boldly declared it is the alternative to daggerin'. Ten-year-old Savanna 'Sunshine' Cole, 14-year-old Sabrina 'Breeze'...
- Pat Kelly has 'No Further Fears'
- Stars flock to wildfire benefit concert
- Lopez and Rose crowned Fashion Faces of the Caribbean
- Something extra
Sara's 10 best looks
Miss Jamaica World 2006 Sara Lawrence is known for her charm and infectious smile. She also has a bubbly personality and a keen sense of fashion. Some days she may be in a colourful, flirty yet sexy dress and, on other occasions...
- Whither the feminist movement?
- KELLY'S WORLD - Mek dem drive!
- SINGULAR SUBJECTS - It's not OK!
- ON MY MIND
- FEMAIL-TIES - The gift of healing
- LAWS OF EVE - Same-sex marriages are void ... even after a sex change
- HEALTH AND FITNESS - Cleansing my colon
- Why are educated women manless? Part 2
- SEX & RELATIONSHIP - Why women return to abusive relationships
- BEAUTY - The perfect day look: 10 easy steps