Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Monday | September 21, 2009
We want answers! - PNP demands facts on IMF 'bungling'
Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller yesterday flayed the Golding administration for "bungling" the attempt to renew borrowing relationships with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In what was obviously a morale-boosting presentation to the party faithful, a fired-up Simpson Miller... Read More...
Sea trade reels from recession
With a downturn of more than 30 per cent in cargo trade at the Kingston Wharves Limited since last month, the decline in the maritime industry is still palpable.Rear Admiral Peter Brady, director general of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica... Read More...
Mama's boy crisis - Attorney urges overprotective mothers to allow for real-life situations
WESTERN BUREAU: Overprotective mothers are being blamed for the new breed of lacklustre young men in the society, who neither bond with children of varying backgrounds nor are given the opportunity to resolve conflicts... Read More...
'Shooting birds is fun'
Perhaps the only thing K.D. Knight likes more that shooting the breeze is shooting birds.
Knight has been shooting birds for 50 years but has never felt bored about joining the annual proceedings. Read More...
West gears up for athletes' tribute
Planning for the western Jamaica leg of the nation's tribute to the athletes who took part in the recent World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany, is on track.
A planning meeting was held on Saturday at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium... Read More...
All hands on deck
RETIRED PEOPLE'S National Party (PNP) members have been summoned by the party president to join the fight for renewal. "There must be no one in the pavilion, all must be on the playing field as part of one big, mighty united team ready to take Jamaica... Read More...
Phillips: JLP must leash dons
FORMER NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Peter Phillips has chided the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for abandoning the nation to donmanship. At the same time, Phillips taunted the governing party for failing to implement its much-hailed anti-crime... Read More...
Mothers urged to breastfeed babes
Despite a rise in the use of artificial formulas for babies, the Ministry of Health has implored lactating mothers to feed their children with breast milk. Sharmaine Edwards, director of nutrition for the Ministry of Health, emphasised that the ministry ... Read More...
Carib Peace Day hits airwaves
At noon today, radio stations across the Caribbean have been asked to play an original song - which is untitled and not previously released - which is intended to advocate peace in the region. The move forms part of Caribbean Peace Day celebrations... Read More...
