Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Wednesday | November 4, 2009
'They had to go' - Golding says Lewin did too little to curb crime
With the appearance that little or nothing was happening to get a grip on the nation's crime rate, Prime Minister Bruce Golding says his administration lost confidence in Police Commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin's ability to lead the Jamaica Constabulary... Read More...
Ellington gets test run - Gov't choice to act as top cop during search for Lewin's permanent replacement
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington has been appointed to act as the nation's top cop, less than 24 hours after Government sources told The Gleaner he was the man the Bruce Golding administration wants to replace Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin... Read More...
Bog Walk tradesman looks to train idle hands
With thousands of young boys leaving school with no academic qualification and no skill, it is surprising to upholsterer Robert Larmond that he is unable to find young men who want to learn the trade. For almost 20 years Larmond has successfully kept his small upholstering... Read More...
Tulloch to do God's will - Former politician becomes deacon on Saturday
Western Bureau: Former politician Francis Tulloch, whose association with the Church dates back to his childhood days as an altar boy at St Theresa's Church in Vineyard Town, Kingston, is poised to fulfil one of his lifelong ambitions this weekend... Read More...
BOJ governor's contract embarrassing - Golding
CABINET has ordered a review of all contracts for public servants earning above $10 million per year. The decision came after the Government dismissed Bank of Jamaica governor, Derick Latibeaudiere, on Friday. Prime Minister Bruce Golding declared... Read More...
LYNS TRIAL - US footwear examiner explains findings
The shoe impression found at the house of Manchester couple Richard and Julia Lyn was made by the right foot of a shoe which was allegedly taken from the foot of the accused, Lennox Swaby, when he was taken into custody. United States forensic scientist Dwayne Hilderbrand... Read More...
Parishes counting on Restaurant Week
With just days to go before the official start of the fifth renewal of the Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week, restaurateurs are banking on a windfall in this usually slow business period of the year.Eva Myers, owner of Evita's Italian restaurant in Ocho... Read More...
News Briefs
Margaritaville, Montego Bay: Tricia Robbins is director of sales, marketing and promotions for Island Entertainment brand, owners of four of the restaurants participating in the November 7-14 calendar event. Read More...
