Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Wednesday | April 8, 2009
Gov't to establish road map for recovery, growth
Governor General Dr Patrick Allen delivering the Throne Speech in Parliament yesterday.Gov't to establish road map for recovery, growthTHE BRUCE GOLDING-LED administration has signalled that it has no choice but to introduce tough measures to contain... Read More...
The cost of Jamaica's stimulus package
In the wake of this global financial crisis, many economies all around the world found that their engines had suddenly stalled. The various governments, which have been in the driving seats, have had to now look carefully and responsibly ... Read More...
Good Jamerican turns good Samaritan - Soldier volunteers in multimillion-dollar humanitarian effort
She did not have to be here but Joy Binns-Grayton, a sergeant first class (SFC) in the United States (US) army, volunteered to be part of a massive, multimillion-dollar humanitarian mission that is well under way on the island she once called home... Read More...
Florida Kiwanians visit Good Samaritan Inn
It was Christmas in April on Sunday when many indigents and homeless people in Kingston and St Andrew were treated by the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (EJC) and the Adventists Lay Persons Services and Industries ... Read More...
Kingsway Prep students celebrate local heritage
It's no doubt that some students of Kingsway Preparatory and Kindergarten are on their way to a career in art and craft, evident in portraits of important citizens at the school's Jamaica Day celebration on Tuesday last... Read More...
Opposition cleans House - Simpson Miller launches bid to ID dual-citizen MPs
IT APPEARS that the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) may not be fully aware of the citizenship status of all its parliamentarians.The PNP is now looking among its parliamentarians. The PNP is now looking among its ranks to identify if there are foreigners... Read More...
Multicare lauds Matalon's dedication
The MultiCare Foundation has heaped praises on the late Dr Aaron Matalon, its chairman emeritus.Matalon was chairman of the MultiCare Foundation from its inception in 1993 until March 2008 when he was appointed chairman emeritus.... Read More...
Red Stripe launches cans in US market
Come May 1, consumers in the United States will be able to enjoy the world famous Red Stripe beer from a can. The introduction of cans is intended to accelerate the growth of Red Stripe by providing consumers with more opportunities to enjoy the brand. Read More...
Davies defends role in sale of Heathrow slots
CONTRACTOR GENERAL Greg Christie's assertion that Dr Omar Davies had "illegally and improperly" intervened in the sale of Air Jamaica's Heathrow Airport slots to Virgin Atlantic will not force the former finance minister to leave representational politics.... Read More...
Crime upsurge worries Caymanas Park security
THUGS who often lurk around the Caymanas Park compound and intimidate racing personnel in the backstretch were served a warning two Saturdays ago when the St Catherine South Police operations squad raided ... Read More...
MacMillan hobbles into the sunset
Colonel Trevor MacMillan's forced resignation on Monday brought a halt to an uneventful tenure as national security minister.With 2008 being the second-bloodiest year on record in Jamaica's history - with 1,611 homicides - it came as no surprise... Read More...
Summer schedule expected to strengthen Air Jamaica
WESTERN BUREAU: WOMEN CELEBRATING four decades normally describe themselves as '40 and fabulous'. In the case of national carrier, Air Jamaica, such optimism might be over the top. Air Jamaica's first flight on April 1, 1969 involved a twin-jet DC-9 with approximately... Read More...
Goals in sight? - Jamaica succeeding - and failing - with UN development objectives
It is said that the poor will be with us always. But between 1990 and 2007, Jamaica has managed to reduce, by more than half, the number of persons living below the poverty line. Jamaica is a signatory to the United Nations ... Read More...
Spanish Town cop takes God to court
Constable Troy Grant of the Spanish Town Police Station is also a man of God and even takes his worship to the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court where he is assigned.On Mondays, the dimunitive Grant uses his powerful... Read More...
'Free' care prompts staff upgrade at health centres
One year after the abolition of user fees at public health facilities, there are plans to recruit community and other resource personnel to help staff the more than 300 health centres throughout Jamaica. Minister of Health and the Environment Ruddy... Read More...
