Jamaica Gleaner News

Published: Monday Sunday | June 7, 2009

... Lobby group seeks insurance for persons living with the disease
AS INSURANCE companies continue to insist that individuals be tested for HIV/AIDS before they qualify for certain policies, the Jamaica Business Council on HIV/AIDS (JABCHA) is urging the providers to offer special coverage for persons living with the... Read More...

Cops in hot water
Last week was one which the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) would wish to forget, as numerous allegations against members tarnished its image. Read More...

Rastafarian brethren outnumber 'sistren'- Bucks trend in Christian churches
SINCE THEIR explosion on the local scene in the 1930s, members of the Rastafarianism religion have bucked the trend in food, dress, language and music. Read More...

A new house for Norman
When The Sunday Gleaner arrived at Norman Leonard's 'house' in Marley Hill, Manchester, last Tuesday, he was busy cooking a meal of cornmeal dumplings and ackee in his 'kitchen'. Read More...

Funnyman Will Ferrell shows adventurous side
NEW YORK:The wilderness of northern Sweden, where Will Ferrell ate grilled reindeer eyeballs with adventurer Bear Grylls, seems like a long way to go to promote a movie and test-drive a television spin-off. Read More...

Kicking it with the Dubtonic Kru
For fast-rising band, Dubtonic Kru, its synergy and family-like relationship is what motivate the members and ensures that performances are kept on a high level. Read More...