Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Wednesday | May 20, 2009
Never give up! - Polio-afflicted woman maintains early-childhood institution in community
At age 12, Esmina Smith was diagnosed with polio-myelitis, a highly infectious viral disease which mainly affects young children, and hospitalised at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre for 11 years. The disease affected her lower limbs and she could barely walk.... Read More...
'Ananda Alert' - Programme to search for missing children launched
Just over 230 days ago, the nation reacted with shock and horror as news broke that a body found in Red Hills, St Andrew, was that of 11-year-old Ananda Dean. Yesterday, Ananda's death gave birth to a programme aimed at finding missing... Read More...
Sectoral Debate delay prompts PNP walkout
THE FAILURE of the Government to begin the 2009-2010 Sectoral Debate, as scheduled in the House of Representatives, yesterday triggered a walkout by the People's National Party (PNP). "The Opposition really cannot continue to function in this atmosphere... Read More...
New York charity moves to empower Adastra Gardens
Their childish faces tell the story of their innocence and, as you walk by them sitting on their little chairs in the classroom, you might be surprised at how polite they are.
"Good morning!" they all say in unison, ensuring that they are both seen and heard.... Read More...
Courtyard clampdown - Cops' tough tactics draw ire of lawyer - Case watching dying as spectator 'sport'
Concerns have been raised by attorney-at-law Lloyd McFarlane that the public is being hindered from attending the Supreme Court and Home Circuit in downtown Kingston. He is also alarmed that relatives of accused persons are being chased away from the precincts... Read More...
Reduced services at Montego Bay clinic during upgrade
WESTERN BUREAU: Services at the Type 5 health centre in downtown Montego Bay, St James, will be significantly affected in the next three to four months as activities at the facility will be scaled down to facilitate upgrading... Read More...
Multi-agency system set up to recover missing children
The near two-week search for Swallowfield Primary and Junior High student Ananda Dean had captured the imagination of the nation with many praying for her safe return last year.But the worst fears of most Jamaicans were confirmed ... Read More...
Businessman arrested for seized cars, auto parts
A businessman has been arrested for being in possession of two cars suspected to have been stolen and a number of Honda engines, as well as body parts valued about $42 million. The police told The Gleaner yesterday that during a search at Honda Plus Ltd... Read More...
PAC puts heat on Fiscal Services
MEMBERS OF Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) turned up the heat on executives of Fiscal Services Limited (FSL) yesterday, seeking answers for why contracts valuing US$2,241,480 (J$197 million) were awarded to two companies in breach ... Read More...
Career and education expo to be held at UTech
The ninth staging of CHOICES Career and Education Expo will take place on Tuesday, June 2, from 9a.m.-5p.m., at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology (UTech).Approximately 2,000 young adults are expected to attend the event ... Read More...
'Money well spent' - Officials defend multimillion-dollar trip to Bahamas
Local government officials are defending their recent trip to The Bahamas which cost taxpayers more than $10 million."It was money well spent," declared state minister with responsibility for Local Government, Robert 'Bobby' Montague, hours after he returned... Read More...
Three the hard way
WESTERN BUREAU: Commitment and an avid passion to mould young minds are among the characteristics which earned Lucinda Peart, Rhudal McFarlane and Eulalee Smith Prime Minister's Medals of Appreciation for Service to Education... Read More...
New PSOJ president June
THE PRIVATE Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) will elect a new president in late June, its CEO Sandra Glasgow told The Gleaner yesterday.President Christopher Zacca said recently he would step down after nearly three years in the post.... Read More...
