Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Wednesday | July 8, 2009
Going for growth - Tufton sets agenda for agri transformation
The Government yesterday announced a raft of measures to intensify agricultural production as the country takes aim at positioning the sector to take advantage of opportunities created by the global economic crisis... Read More...
Fit for a king - Jamaicans pay tribute to pop legend while Staples Center says final goodbye
Jamaicans were not to be outdone in paying tribute to the king of pop, Michael Jackson, on the day when thousands of persons gathered at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for his memorial service. Dedicated fans signed a condolence book, set up at the Institute of Jamaica... Read More...
Focus on youth development - Officials speak out on the importance of early-childhood growth initiative
Speakers at the inaugural Early Childhood 2009 Development Expo have shared the conclusion that early-childhood education is one of the most important elements for the total development and improvement of the academic performance of students in Jamaica... Read More...
A lifetime of devotion - St Thomas teacher, social worker continues to give back long after retirement
Verona O'Connor has devoted her life to improving the conditions of residents of St Thomas. As a community volunteer and parish organiser for the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), until her retirement in 2007, the 62-year-old willingly imparted her skills ... Read More...
'No way!' - Transport minister says the Government will not stand by while JUTC buses are vandalised
Transport Minister Mike Henry is raising concern about a new wave of attacks against buses owned by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). Three of the company's new yellow buses have been damaged by vandals. The value of the damage is $1 million.... Read More...
Ford freed
Dr Jephthah Ford was freed yesterday after the Crown failed to prove charges of illegal possession of firearm and shooting with intent against him.He was accused of discharging his licensed firearm while he and some policemen had an altercation... Read More...
Upper Waterloo Road to be closed
Motorists planning to drive along Upper Waterloo Road will have to re-route, effective tomorrow, as the section of the thoroughfare where bridge-building work is ongoing will be closed from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Read More...
Suspected murder-suicide hits Mandeville
On the coolest morning in recent days, the quiet routine of Mandeville was shaken by a bizarre stabbing incident that left two persons dead. Dead are Everton Richards of Knockpatrick and Judith Curry,... Read More...
JAS election today
Approximately 466 delegates will today elect a new president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. Candidates vying for the presidency yesterday wrapped up campaign activities in what has been a heated contest... Read More...
