5,000 more students - UTech says Gov't approval of Trelawny stadium crucial to institution's development
Some 2,500 students could get an opportunity to pursue tertiary-level training if the Government approves the University of Technology's (UTech) bid to lease the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium and facilities for use as its western campus...
- Can a civilian police force work?
- We won't strike, says Police Federation
- Hillel Academy drives teacher workshops
- The FYI on banking
- Health-care workers lauded on Nurses' Day
Grounded by my previous marriage
Dear Madam, your articles in The Gleaner are quite comprehensive and I must say that I have learnt a few things. I was married to an American citizen in 2005. We proceeded to file for my residency but were denied because I had unknowingly employed the services of a person ....
- My son is not adjusting
- Our other drinking problem
- Blades to be conferred with OJ
- Man charged in stolen car-parts find
PepsiCo sues Pepsi Bottling Group over meeting
Soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc said Monday it is suing its largest bottler, marking the company's first move since Pepsi Bottling Group and another bottler rejected takeover bids last week.PepsiCo said in a statement that Somers, New York-based Pepsi...
Bolt eager to compete - Advantage General settles claim in super fast time
Triple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will take his training to another level since his car accident three weeks ago on Highway 2000 in St Catherine. His 2009 BMW M3, which was given to him as a birthday gift by his sponsor Puma last year...
- Nash says confidence key to Windies revival
- Hinds sparks in Derbyshire win
- Naggo Head Primary joyous after claiming elusive Champs title
- UEFA rejects appeals from Barcelona and United
- 'We're going to push to the very end'
- Close win springs hope for Reno
- Lack of effort irks Rivoli's Thomas
- Powell powers Kensington past Lucas
- More sponsors being sought for Sagicor/JTA Championships
- Jackson double puts team into final
EDITORIAL - Move now on contracts for school heads
This Last week, as Jamaicans lauded the efforts of the country's teachers as part of the celebration of Education Week, Education Minister Andrew Holness made a simple, but profoundly critical observation. "Modern society," Mr Holness said at a function in Montego Bay...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Dialogue required, not confrontation
The Editor, Sir: It seems as if the Government and sections of its workforce are heading for a collision. As is always the case, each side has what seems to be sound ground on which they have based their intransigence. The Government has stated that it cannot afford...
- Trickle-down education
- Wrong move by cops
- Police should show restraint
- No regional free movement
- A threat to public order
- Who is bullying whom?
- The pain of motherhood
- Slow RGD 'express' service
- Free people from crime
- Is it all politics?
Julian Marley gives a listen to 'Awake'
At first, Julian Marley played excerpts of varying lengths from songs on his new Awake album, then he delivered two tracks live at the Bob Marley Museum, 56 Hope Road, St Andrew, last Wednesday evening. Awake initially sounded extraordinarily ordinary, the title track...
Seaboard Marine makes donation to Food For the Poor
Continuing a long-time commitment to Food For The Poor, Seaboard Marine donated US$35,000 to help the relief and development agency continue to provide necessary aid to the poor in 17 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. The donation comes at a time...
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The sanctity of Hope Gardens
I'll tell you one thing, give Jamaicans some free time, and they'll ensure they don't waste a minute of it. One thing that a lot of people in the Corporate Area do when they find themselves with some downtime, is take the trek to Hope Gardens in St Andrew, to fritter...
IRAN - American journalist released
Iran (AP):An American journalist imprisoned on espionage charges in Iran for four months was freed yesterday and reunited with her smiling, tearful parents, who prepared to return home with her to the US in the coming...
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