Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Tuesday | August 25, 2009
Air Jamaica shells out big bucks - Nat'l carrier subleases two aircraft from American airline
The national airline, Air Jamaica, spent approximately J$52 million (US$589,000) last month to sublease two aircraft from the United States entity North American Airlines.
But the management of the airline says the sublease was necessary...
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Success hasn't changed Bolt - mother - Sprint phenom still finds time to visit Trelawny home
BERLIN, Germany: Jennifer Bolt is not totally sure, but she heard her son has acquired a new nickname - or two - since last year when he stunned the athletics world with three world records at the Olympics in China... Read More...
World Champs performance set to open tourism doors
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the remarkable performances of Jamaica's athletes at the World Championships in Berlin, Germany, has opened even more doors for the country's leisure industry. "We have a number of key initiatives ... Read More...
VOX POP
How should the Government celebrate the success of our athletes at the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin? Read More...
MJ's death ruled a homicide
AP: The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide and a combination of drugs was the cause.A law-enforcement official, who wished to remain anonymous, told media the finding makes it more likely criminal charges will be... Read More...
Armadale Enquiry: Fire extinguishers were needed
The final ward to testify at the commission of enquiry into the May 22 fire at the Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre said, in a desperate attempt to extinguish the fire in her hair, she used urine on the floor... Read More...
Christie called to probe NYS controversy
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Audrey Sewell, has written to the Office of the Contractor General requesting a probe into irregularities at the National Youth Service (NYS). The irregularities involve the NYS's award... Read More...
