Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Saturday | August 15, 2009
Lightning to jump-start Worlds for Jamaica
Jamaica's triple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will be the main attraction when the 12th International Association of Athletics Federations' (IAAF) World Championships in athletics opens today in the newly refurbished 1936 Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Read More...
Mel's legs keep the peace in Maxfield - Residents say Olympic gold medallist brought love to their community
Three barking dogs greeted us, but the people were warm and welcoming as we roamed the community of Gordon Lane in Maxfield seeking intimate details on the life of Melaine Walker, affectionately called Mel. Read More...
Police kill three in early morning shoot-out
Police in St Elizabeth were kept busy up to late yesterday, as they traded bullets with approximately nine gunmen in the Lacovia area for hours. Read More...
Adventists won't watch Bolt today
While many individuals will be tumbling out of bed to watch the start of the World Championships, many will choose not to because of their religion. Seventh-day Adventists will be staying away from the television screen - at least for the first 24 hours of the games. Read More...
Armadale Enquiry Day 13 - Ward cries as she tells why she ran away
A ward who testified at the commission of enquiry into the Armadale fire on Thursday exhibited a completely different side when she continued her testimony yesterday. Read More...
