Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Saturday | August 1, 2009
PNP angry - Opposition peeved over PM's remarks
THE OPPOSITION People's National Party (PNP) has expressed shock and disappointment at a statement made by the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Prime Minister Bruce Golding. Read More...
The boxer still goes the rounds
After flooring a few fighters in his life, it's his turn to try and rise from the canvas.This is the current fate of a former boxer who know resides in Port Maria. Read More...
Molly and Peasy talk it over - Sellers in the market argue about Port Maria's future
Molly and Peasy are two women who have been selling produce and fruits for years. Peasy is the elder of the two and... Read More...
'Bring vibes to Port Maria
He came strolling down the lane in full white. The moment he saw the Gleaner vehicle, his ears perked up. Read More...
Excerpts from Emancipation Day messages
"The road to freedom which our ancestors charted 171 years ago is littered with sacrificial struggles and, today, we need to rediscover the passion and zeal which motivated them in their quest for freedom."- Governor General Patrick Allen"Even though... Read More...
Wehby's tour ends: Senator returns to private sector
AFTER A 21-month stint government minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Senator Don Wehby, yesterday demitted office and is heading back to the private sector. Read More...
Teens, guns and birds - Youngsters to be granted user's permit
THE FIREARM Licensing Authority (FLA) will be granting teenagers a user's permit for a year, so they can participate in this year's bird-hunting season, which begins next month. Read More...
Khaddafi sentenced
THE MAN who was held with a firearm following a shooting incident at the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) annual conference last year was sentenced yesterday to five years imprisonment for illegal possession of firearm.He is 27-year-old Khaddafi Gordon of... Read More...
Police make large cocaine seizure
A STASH of cocaine with an estimated street value of US$385,000 (J$34.2m) was intercepted Thursday night, shortly after arriving in a container from Panama. Read More...
