Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Friday | December 18, 2009
Bolt gives self to Jamaica
Jamaican athletic superstar Usain Bolt has teamed up with the Ministry of Tourism to promote the island across the world in a move aimed at capitalising on the sprint phenomenon's worldwide popularity... Read More...
SHARING GOOD NEWS - The love keeps coming home - Remittances increase despite recession
Despite the economic challenges this year, many Jamaicans are still expected to make that journey to spend Christmas on the rock. Those who can't make it home are still expected to send money for relatives... Read More...
More power for the people - MoBay's heads of industry and civil society call for better governance
WESTERN BUREAU: A shift in the power structure from politicians to the general citizenry is being advanced as a possible remedy for lack of accountability and inadequate governance in Jamaica... Read More...
Wolfe turns police watchdog chair
Retired Chief Justice Lensley Wolfe is the new chairman of the the Police Public Complaints Authority (PPCA). He was appointed by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen and will take up the appointment next month. Wolfe, 72, succeeds retired Supreme Court Judge Lloyd Ellis... Read More...
UK visitor count to Jamaica safe ... for the moment
Miami, Florida: The possibility of a strike action by British Airways (BA) cabin crew over the Christmas season had created "some jitters" in the island's tourism sector. However, Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) president, Wayne Cummings' fears... Read More...
Plea-bargaining on the cards for new year
PRIME MINISTER Bruce Golding has said several pieces of legislation which are intended to strengthen law enforcement would be taken to Parliament early in the new year."In discussions with the security forces, they have expressed anxiety in getting some of these bills ... Read More...
Parish projects excite seniors
Several senior citizens were awarded yesterday for outstanding performances in the annual National Council for Senior Citizens parish projects. The participants vied for top positions in the categories of art, craft, culinary arts and community development projects... Read More...
Sharma Brown is so 'Special'
Issuing over 700 tickets and making eight arrests since the start of the year, Sharma Brown has personified hard work and dedication, and is now reaping the fruits of his labour after winning the Special Constable of the Year Award... Read More...
ISCF lauded for bang-up job
The Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) has made approximately 993,000 prosecutions since 2003, a year after a mandate was issued by Cabinet for the ISCF to restore order to public spaces. "We began in earnest, somewhat quite tentatively... Read More...
JFJ project gets EU backing
Human rights lobbyists Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) are set to embark on a 16-month advocacy project, which will be funded by a $34-million grant from the European Union (EU) delegation to Jamaica.The project aims to link capacity building in communities... Read More...
