Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Tuesday | September 8, 2009
Linette Cresser: staying the course
Linette Cresser has worked in the areas of accounting and auditing at Jamaica National Business Society (JNBS) for 61 years. A very private person, Cresser has remained focused on continuing her work with Jamaica National and is decisive in how she approaches tasks. Read More...
Nelson: Renewed fight needed against crime
"No retreat, no surrender!" That was the message from Minister of National Security Senator Dwight Nelson to members of the Police Traffic and Highway Division at their dinner and awards ceremony last Saturday. "We must take a renewed stand.... Read More...
LIME to launch new BlackBerry Curve
LIME, the Caribbean's largest full-service telecommunications provi-der, and Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, have announced the launch of the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone in Jamaica and other countries in the... Read More...
Glitch-free registration for GOJ health cards
Registration for the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) health card, which started on September 1, is going smoothly, according Rosemarie Lee, public information officer at the National Health Fund (NHF).The exercise is taking place at all public hospitals... Read More...
Labour ties with Canada bears fruit
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has secured more employment opportunities in Canada for Jamaican workers in non-traditional areas such as automotive, health care, tourism/hospitality and other trades. Approximately 250 practical nurses are... Read More...
Christie takes aim at Sugar Company of Jamaica
Contractor General Greg Christie yesterday announced that his office has launched a probe into allegations of "fraudulent activities" in the procurement of equipment by the Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ). Read More...
High-tech registration on the way for RGD
The Registrar General's Department (RGD) is indicating that persons being trained to do electronic registration will soon be in the field. According to Dr Patricia Holness, chief executive officer of the RGD, the aim of the exercise is to reach more persons... Read More...
DEARCOUNSELLOR - Stealing to make ends meet
Q:Despite my best efforts, I cannot make two ends meet. My wages cannot pay the rent, light bills, cable, food, clothes and school fees for two teenaged boys.I was only paying the minimum payment on the credit card bill. I do not want to sell my body... Read More...
Filling up on fibre
Nearly everyone has heard about the need for fibre in the diet. But few people really understand its vital importance. Fibre (roughage) is an almost indigestible substance that is found only in plants. No animal products contain fibre ... Read More...
