Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Saturday | September 19, 2009
Abused children too exposed - audit
A Child-protection audit released to the media yesterday has found that young victims of abuse are subject to undue trauma.The report, prepared last June, said the environment in which abused children were asked to disclose... Read More...
Scotiabank appoints new CFO
Scotiabank has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO).Jacqueline Sharp, general manager of Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance Company Limited, will take up the position effective October 1.Sharp has worked with the bank from 1997.Bruce Bowen,... Read More...
Trial set for financial analyst's murder
THE FIVE accused, including two women, who are charged with the murder of 28-year-old financial analyst Jaimie Lue are to be tried in the Home Circuit Court on November 9.They are labourers André West, Dwayne Owens and Ryan Wilson, as well as Treshaune... Read More...
House approves Sexual Offences Bill
THE HOUSE of Representatives gave the nod to the Sexual Offences Bill on Tuesday after reviewing 28 amendments made by the Senate in July. Tabled in the House earlier this year, the bill reforms and amalgamates the various laws relating to rape, incest... Read More...
Airports Authority of Jamaica to boost cargo facilities
THE AIRPORTS Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is stepping up its efforts to develop cargo facilities as the Government seeks to increase passenger traffic through the island's airports. During this fiscal year, the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA)... Read More...
Opinions clash in Sunday horse-racing debate
SOME JAMAICANS don't mind it, but most churchgoers detest it. Sunday horse racing has set off a ripple of disapproval from several denominations which have worship on the first day of the week. Read More...
