Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Thursday | September 24, 2009
Government improving post-mortem
Government is making good progress in its investigation into complaints of illicit activities involving some funeral homes and some government workers, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major Richard Reese... Read More...
Jury system under review
THE MINISTRY of Justice has embarked on a field study of the jury system in an effort to improve the administration and delivery of justice in Jamaica. As part of its efforts, the ministry is seeking the public's cooperation as it gathers information... Read More...
Heart Foundation urges companies to focus on workplace wellness
Workplace wellness will be the focus of this year's World Heart Day, which will be celebrated on Sunday. The Heart Foundation of Jamaica has called for organisations islandwide to use the workplace to promote long-term behavioural changes... Read More...
Contractor general wants new procurement rules
THE OFFICE of the Contractor General (OCG) is pressing Government to amend its procurement rules. The OCG wants the new rules to force private corporate entities tendering for government contracts to submit certified and sworn particulars of their... Read More...
Constant Spring police gets scooters
Residents from the communities of Havendale and Meadowbrook in St Andrew can now go about their regular activities with greater ease of mind, as security measures have been beefed up in their areas. On Monday, Member of Parliament for North West St Andrew Derrick Smith... Read More...
Excelsior High mourns again
Grief counsellors had to be called in this week to assist students at Excelsior High School in St Andrew cope with the violent death of yet another of their of schoolmates, the third over the last eight months... Read More...
Protect your dog from heatstroke
The following article was contributed by the Jamaica Kennel Club Limited (JKC). Founded in 1960, the JKC's goal is "promoting in every way the general improvement of dogs" through education, responsible dog ownership, an accredited breeder programme... Read More...
Student freed due to conflicting statements
A Home Circuit Court jury has freed 24-year-old student Lionel Atkinson, of Olympic Gardens, Kingston 11 of the murder of a 24-year-old man after conflicting statements were given as to how he was stabbed. The Crown led evidence at the trial... Read More...
Convict challenges court again
The murder convict who successfully challenged the mandatory death sentence on the grounds that it was unconstitutional is now challenging the time when his sentence should commence. He is 49-year-old Lambert Watson. Watson was sentenced to life... Read More...
Thursday talk
Hottest topics on the cocktail circuit - Quiet migration 1. Some are calling it the quiet migration. But they all agree that the baby boomers are now quietly packing kit and caboodle and relocating to North America... Read More...
LEBERTHA PALMER - A life of generosity
Lebertha Palmer, who was born on March 20, 1909, died last Saturday at age 100. Her centenary milestone earlier this year was cause for celebration of a life noted for its generosity of spirit. She was compassionate and caring throughout her adult years... Read More...
