Mum on Trafigura - People's National Party (PNP officials may not speak to Dutch investigators
With the spotlight off Kern Spencer, at least for now, another controversy which has followed the People's National Party (PNP) into opposition is about to return to centre stage. The Trafigura saga, which has already led to the resignation of one senior member of the PNP...
JC turns to Christ - Crusade to reclaim the young men of Jamaica College
Amid the growing levels of indiscipline in schools across the island, Jamaica College (JC) has sought to reduce this problem by hosting a week-long crusade on the school grounds. The week of intense ministry, praise and worship began yesterday, and is being held under the theme, 'Jesus ...
Let there be peace!
PEACE and Love in Society (PALS) and the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) will be spearheading a series of events in observation of today's Peace Day. Individuals across Jamaica are being urged to join in the activities as they take a stance against all forms...
Holness targets expletives in text
For many years, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has been recommending English literature books, which contain expletives, for students to read in preparation for their examination. Investigations carried out by The Gleaner revealed that students are exposed...
Retired Pantry still at work
Director of Public Prosecutions Kent Pantry, QC, who was scheduled to retire last month, is still in the post. He was at work yesterday and reports are that he is staying on until the new DPP is appointed. The appointment is expected to take place before the end....
Golding moves to overturn judicial review decision
Legal arguments began yesterday in the appeal brought by Prime Minister Bruce Golding, arising from two Supreme Court orders in relation to a motion brought by Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller on behalf of former members of the Public Service Commission....
Accident leaves seven students hospitalised
Seven students of the Spaldings High School were rushed to hospital yesterday after the route taxi in which they were travelling got out of control and slammed into an International truck along the Spaldings to Mandeville main road....
Partial rollback on fertiliser price
Domestic food crop farmers have been relieved of the 30 per cent increase in the price of fertiliser as a result of the Government's intervention. The Government will continue to subsidise the cost of the farming ingredient for these farmers. In a meeting that concluded late yesterday...
Crotch grabbing a crime in Italy
Arguably a lot of men do it. Be it behind closed doors or in full public view, crotch grabbing by some Jamaican men is seen by many as a habitual pastime where our males find some time in the day to adjust their nether regions - at times in full view of all and sunder.
Emil George new FSC head
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Emil George, QC, is the new chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC).His appointment took effect yesterday after Cabinet gave the former senator of the mid-1980s the nod for the job.In a brief interview yesterday, economist...
Prospect - lush • superb • fruitful • elegant • breathtaking
We did not know exactly what to expect as we headed out to Prospect Plantation in Ocho Rios last Saturday. Furthermore, our mood was slightly tainted by the grey skies. When we arrived, we were greeted by the staff with an air of cordiality, as though we had been friends...
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