Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Wednesday | November 25, 2009
Hold your horses - Off-track betting barred on Sundays - Raceday still on
THE CHURCH has claimed a major victory in its Sunday racing lobby, after it was revealed yesterday that the horse racing industry was thrown into a tailspin on the issue. News broke late afternoon that Caymanas Track Limited's (CTL) Off-Track Betting parlours ... Read More...
Kikwete wants agri ties with Jamaica
Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete says he is impressed with Jamaica's agricultural research, and wants closer cooperation between both countries in that area.
"There is need for exchanging information and exchanging experience... Read More...
Davies defends FINSAC
Former Minister of Finance Dr Omar Davies has staunchly defended the establishment of the Financial Sector Adjustment Company (FINSAC). Taking centre stage at yesterday's session of the FINSAC Commission of Enquiry, Davies said the only thing... Read More...
Welcome to Rosemary Castle
If you tell most residents of Portmore, St Catherine, to meet you in Rosemary Castle, they will not have any idea where to go. However, if you tell them to meet you in Naggo Head, they will know the quaint community which is the gateway between Greater Portmore... Read More...
New faces for HIV in Jamaica
At 23 years old, Jason Richards has taken on the role of advocating for decreased stigmatisation for persons living with HIV/AIDS, after being diagnosed with the disease more than five years ago. "My family, friends, everybody who I don't know... Read More...
Police struggle to arrest child prostitution on 'Back Road'
The phenomenon of minors engaging in prostitution on Port Henderson Road in St Catherine is well known to the police but arresting the matter is proving to be a major challenge.The police are also struggling with a growing trend, where adult males ... Read More...
Jamaica gets education loan from World Bank
JAMAICA YESTERDAY signed a US$16-million loan from the World Bank Board to support reforms in the education system. The loan, which equates to J$1.4 billion, is repayable in 26 years, including a five-year grace period.Yvonne Tsikata, World Bank director... Read More...
'Unforgivable' - PAJ absence evokes ire of parliamentary committee
A PARLIAMENTARY committee examining the role of music and the media in instigating violence yesterday blasted the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) after it failed to have a representative at the meeting... Read More...
Convicted cop killer murdered after his release from prison
The Spanish Town police in St Catherine remained on high alert yesterday following the murder of 53-year-old Lenford Hamilton, otherwise known as 'Satta John', in Buck Town near Spanish Town.Reports from the police are that, about 10:30 am, residents... Read More...
NEWS BRIEFS
Fraud Squad to probe labour ministry The Fraud Squad has been asked to investigate financial irregularities at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.Two senior officers have been suspended in connection with the matter.One of the officers has... Read More...
Cops clear the air on official towing policy
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced its official procedure for the seizure of vehicles by police personnel amid claims that cops have been conspiring with wrecker drivers to shake down motorists."There have been such allegations... Read More...
