Lead Stories
School cuts caning

THE HOSPITALISATION of a first form student at St. George's College, who was caned by a teacher, has forced the school to ban the practice and has sent education officials behind closed doors to discuss the issue. Yesterday, St. George's principal Van...

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Cruise shipping fallout
Investors focus on NCB plan
Delta for MoBay
Thirty per cent of youths not exposed to sex education

News
Caribbean Court debate to resume

BUOYED BY the recent controversial ruling of the UK-based Privy Council, the Government is expected to resume debate on the establishment of a Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in Parliament, this afternoon. Debate on the resolution was suspended in...

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Gay cruises in question
Increases pending to clear Christmas barrels
Unemployment kills

Business
Grace, Kennedy cutting 300

GRACE, KENNEDY & CO. said restructuring of its merchandise division will lead to the loss of around 300 jobs and the phasing out of a number of warehouses it currently operates. Grace corporate affairs director James Moss-Solomon said the...

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'Dollarisation' could benefit Trinidad - US economist

Sport
Mixed fortunes for Jamaica
SYDNEY THE failure of Jamaica's standard-bearer Michelle Freeman to qualify for the semi-final round of the women's 100 metres was another major blow for Jamaica at the 27th Olympics on a day when the country had much to celebrate.

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Winston Dawes blames weather
Windies A seek face-saving win
No place for England A

Commentary
Concessions and corruption
JAMAICA DID not receive a rating by Transparency International on that agency's perception of corruption index this year due to "insufficient data". Last year's rating of 3.5 out of 10 placed the country towards the high corruption end of the scale.

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The Hamilton Proposal
Of 'prophets' and 'patriots'
Beyond bushing and planting
Be very careful of those 'informed sources'!
Through the 20th century with The Gleaner - Storm warnings (Part three)

Letters
Kingston's hospitality
THE EDITOR, Madam: I AM writing this letter in regard to my most recent trips to Jamaica. In May of this year, my daughter and I were on vacation in Montego Bay, Jamaica. While in Montego Bay, I wanted to visit Kingston to learn more about Jamaica's...

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Did you know?
On the question of UN reform

Entertainment
An evening of delicious foods, fine wines

A FEW members and friends of Jamaica Broilers Group of companies and The Press Association of Jamaica met for a cocktail reception at Le Meridien Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in honour of Sir Trevor McDonald, who was..

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Liberty Hall to be restored

The Shipping Industry
Local industry challenged

"EVERY YEAR World Maritime Week is celebrated worldwide by member nations of the IMO to highlight the day-to-day activities of shipping and to sensitise those sectors unfamiliar with the marine transportation of its importance to their existence and...

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PAJ committed to building partnerships
SAJ strives to enhance relationships

Senior Life
Bishop Ira Thompson - a survivor

HIS LOVE of people, captivating smile and warm handshake are but a few of the admirable qualities of Bishop Ira D. Thompson, pastor of the Bethel Apostolic Church. But perhaps he's most admired for being a survivor. Bishop Thompson along with his...

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Get your special nutrition !

Star Page
Big bucks to bus'

SO you want to "bus" an artiste? Make him top the charts which will ensure he gets overseas tours, bringing home big money. Then you need to have a fat bank account, the right song and an artiste with at least some talent. If not, chances are, you...

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The gentle Miss G
The honest and humble Rita