Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Wednesday | November 11, 2009
Issa speaks
On the weekend, hotel magnate John Issa addressed this year's batch of University of the West Indies graduates after receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. The following are excerpts from his speech. This evening about 500 of you young women and men will be embarking... Read More...
The gift that keeps on giving
Hi Neighbour! We will not be satisfied with 50 per cent or even 99.9 per cent for that matter! We seek 'full-hundred' participation from the growing number of readers this column attracts. Unfortunately, a few fall prey to the temptation of reading ... Read More...
Landing requirements for a passenger travelling to Jamaica
The landing requirements for persons seeking to enter Jamaica may vary according to the purpose of travel. Nevertheless, there are certain basic requirements that every passenger must fulfil in order to obtain 'leave to land' or to be admitted to the island. Read More...
PM hopes to preserve Bradshaw's musical legacy
Prime Minister Bruce Golding says the Government would like to get hold of a collection of Cecil 'Sonny' Bradshaw's private music recordings, to publish them as a means of preserving his legacy."We want to make sure that we have them published ... Read More...
Teachers get ICT certification
PORT MARIA, St Mary: JAMAICA TOOK another step in becoming more technologically advanced with the graduation of 395 teachers, who recently completed a course in information and communication technology (ICT). The teachers were trained through a course... Read More...
Refreshing times come to Scott's Hall
SCOTT'S HALL, St Mary: RESIDENTS OF Scott's Hall, southeast St Mary, are now benefiting from an upgraded water-supply system.The system was handed over last Friday by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), which was the lead agency on the project... Read More...
What keeps you connected?
Just like mustard vs ketchup on a hotdog or a scary movie vs a comedy in the theatre, in the world of technology, everyone has their own favourite gadget that perfectly suits their style, needs and wants. With so many tech devices on the market ... Read More...
'Repping' for Rastas - Brooks brings concerns of Nyabinghi youth to Parliament
He sat in the second row on the government side of the youth Parliament. On the concept of "lookism", he did not quite fit in with the other young men who were all dressed in suits. Dressed in a burgundy dashiki with trimmings around the collar, he nodded when points... Read More...
Closure of British High Commission
The British High Commission in New Kingston is advising the public that it will be closed tomorrow. The closure might result in minor visa-processing delays.
As a result, the high commission said applicants should make allowances... Read More...
JN video-transfer service rolled out
Jamaica National (JN) Money Transfer has introduced its new video-transfer service, a facility aimed at Jamaicans, locally and abroad, who wish to connect with each other. Jamaicans will be able to use the video transfer in 11 branches in the United... Read More...
Special-needs students to get online help
About 10,000 students with special needs will be given assistance, through the GoGSAT online programme, in preparation for various nationally administered examinations. Sponsored by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in association with GoSAT... Read More...
Journalists to discuss code of practice
With members of the public demanding more accountability from the media, the Press Association of Jamaica is inviting media and communication practitioners to a series of fora to discuss the draft revised code of practice before its introduction.... Read More...
