Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Tuesday | May 19, 2009
Gifted midwife - Woman delivers hundreds of children in remote community
She has delivered hundreds of children over the years and is eager for more. No, they aren't all her own, although, believe it or not, she has delivered eight of her own 12 children. Matilda Morant, 78, an untrained midwife, is considered a community hero... Read More...
'Jamaica too unproductive'
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Audley Shaw is challenging private-sector leaders who have expressed a view that the introduction of a new $5,000 note only symbolises the dismal state of the Jamaican economy to become more productive... Read More...
Good news despite economic downturn - Hughes
Dr wesley hughes, director general of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), has pointed to some positives in light of the ongoing global economic recession and the fact that the economy is expected to continue its decline. Even as some sectors... Read More...
Kingfish hauls
Operation Kingfish, a counter narcotics and major crimes task force, has conducted a number of major operations since it was formed in October 2004. Read More...
JUSTICE ON TRIAL - Editors for Justice report card
The Gleaner's guest editors have completed their assignment to produce yesterday's edition of the newspaper. After their work, they speak about their experience... Read More...
Flood warning extended
The National Meteorological Service has extended its flash-flood warning until 5 this afternoon for low-lying and flood-prone com-munities across the island as it expects heavy rainfall to continue.A flash-flood warning means flooding has occurred ... Read More...
Evidence not ready in Fray's case
WESTERN BUREAU:A statement from an inspector of police, copies of the airport surveillance tapes, ballistics and, most important, a psychiatric evaluation are yet to be presented in the case against Stephen Fray, the would-be hijacker of Flight 918... Read More...
