Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Wednesday | June 17, 2009
BLOWOUT - Mair takes back NE St Catherine, PNP finds no love for Valentine
The Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Gregory Mair triumphed by more than 2,600 votes in a subdued by-election in North East St Catherine yesterday, mirroring the widened margin of victory for the governing party at a similar poll in March... Read More...
Low key atmosphere in North East St Catherine
Apart from the noticeable presence of security personnel and a few faithful supporters, clad in either green or orange and standing in the streets, one would hardly have known that up until midday yesterday a by-election was under way in the North East St Catherine... Read More...
Wallace: on a path to achieve bigger things
Throughout his 21 years on Earth, Donovan Wallace has been put through trials. But never did he allow himself to be daunted by any of these obstacles. In fact, he has used his experiences to become a saving grace for many children in Claremont, St Ann, whose character... Read More...
Voluntary cut in fees for Gleaner directors
Gleaner Company directors have taken a voluntary 15 per cent cut in their fees for 2009, part of a signal of restraint from the top in the face of the tough environment for the company and businesses generally. At the company's annual general meeting... Read More...
What was the deal? - Spencer wants to know how Chin got gov't contract
Former state minister, 33-year-old Kern Spencer, wants disclosures into the circumstances surrounding the award of a multimillion-dollar government contract to his former co-accused Rodney Chin while he was facing criminal charges... Read More...
Catholic priests take abortion debate to the streets
Fathers Gregory Ramkissoon and Richard Ho Lung are taking a new approach in their drive against the legalisation of abortion. They are seeking direct feedback, from citizens, to their message about defending the lives of the unborn. At a breakfast hosted... Read More...
Accused pastor faces questioning today
A prominent Jamaican-born international pastor who was arrested in Westmoreland on Sunday will be interrogated by the police at 10 this morning with a view to being charged for carnal abuse. According to the police, the 45-year-old pastor, who was taken into custody... Read More...
Travel agents give Jamaica thumbs up
A group of 75 travel agents from United States, Canada and the United Kingdom has given Jamaica high ratings as a tourist destination. The travel agents spent two days in Montego Bay and another two in Ocho Rios last week, experiencing the island's tourism product... Read More...
Minister keen on using LNG as alternative fuel
Energy and Mining Minister James Robertson has restated the Govern-ment's commitment to providing liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative energy source for Jamaica. The minister was speaking to Jamalco managers and employees at a luncheon organised... Read More...
Waterford Primary gets computer lab
Waterford Primary School, located in the municipality of Portmore, now has a fully furnished enrichment room and computer lab. The initiative was spearheaded by Digicel Foundation and the Ministry of Education.... Read More...
Woman arested for son's murder
A 43-year-old St Catherine woman is now in police custody after allegedly stabbing her son to death on Monday.The police have not released the name of the woman who, they say, killed her 20-year-old son, Dwayne Hylton, at their home on Barford Drive,... Read More...
