Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Thursday | December 17, 2009
'Bungles' guilty
Well-known senior policeman, Harry 'Bungles' Daley, was yesterday slapped with a guilty verdict on a corruption charge in the Half-Way Tree Resident Magistrate's Court.The 31-year veteran police officer, who for the past year has been engaged in a battle... Read More...
Downtown is alive!
The streets of downtown Kingston were buzzing with activity yesterday as shoppers hurried to take advantage of massive discounts during the 'Christmas in the City, Downtown Comes Alive' shopping extravaganza. It was difficult to move freely on the streets... Read More...
The west facing a crisis of leadership
Western Bureau: The absence of decisive leadership with the capacity to fully engage the populace is being blamed for the myriad of problems now facing western Jamaica and hampering the region's ability to realise its fullest potential for growth and development... Read More...
No bail yet for Buju Banton
International dancehall star Buju Banton remains in custody today after a bail hearing planned for yesterday was put on hold. Buju, dressed in prisoner's garb, appeared in court in Miami, Florida, yesterday but his attorney... Read More...
OCG unmoved by threats
SENIOR OFFICERS at the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) have reportedly received "veiled threats" yesterday and earlier this week from a caller to the agency, as it moves to smash what could be a major fraud or criminal collusion ... Read More...
Shake-up at NHT
Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Life Limited, Earl Moore, has been tipped to replace Earl Samuels as managing director of the National Housing Trust (NHT), The Gleaner has been reliably informed. This development comes as the board of the NHT yesterday announced ... Read More...
What is Bungles' claim to fame?
Like him or not, the man known as Harry 'Bungles' Daley has been a born survivor.Remember the infamous Inspectorate Division created in the mid-1990s and nicknamed 'Never Never Land'?Well, Bungles was banished there to face the wrath of temporary exile... Read More...
Abu Dhabi vows to fight for rights in Citi dispute
Abu Dhabi's main sovereign wealth fund, which is alleging fraud over its US$7.5 billion investment in Citigroup Inc, vowed Wednesday to fight for its "legal rights" as it seeks compensation or an exit from the deal. Read More...
NEWS BRIEFS
Golding holds Air Jamaica talks in T&T Prime Minister Bruce Golding yesterday met with Senator Dr Lenny Saith, who has been performing the duties of prime minister of Trinidad, at the Diplomatic Centre... Read More...
