Blue Lagoon to rise again - Lee-Chin's company defends slow pace of restoration of world-famous property after stakeholders cry foul

Michael Lee-Chin's Portland Holdings is dismissing claims that the Canadian billionaire has abandoned the world-renowned Blue Lagoon attraction in his home parish.

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• Big bucks for sperm - But only a handful of men would qualify for US$1,500 per month offer if the programme is introduced
• Punishing pensioners - NWU cancels health benefits for retired members who have moved to UCASE
• Justice Jam - Shortage of judges, increase in the number of lawsuits clogging court system
• We are endangered! Male family members of man killed by police in Orange Villa, downtown Kingston, fear for their future

Hospitality Jamaica

A stellar year for tourism!

Taxi terror too tough for cops - Illegal vehicles proving a handful for policemen and women in Half-Way Tree

Head of the St Andrew Central Police Division, Senior Superintendent Fitz Bailey, has admitted that illegal taxi operators are proving to be a serious headache for law-enforcement personnel in Half-Way Tree.

• Abominable - More than 900 children sexually assaulted in Jamaica last year
• Ruined by rape! Predator father rapes sisters; 3-year-old daughter raped by landlord, now mother fears that her child has suffered a second sexual assault
• UTech student back in court - Foote challenges university's decision to ban him from some law courses
• Judges not above criticism, says chief justice - Underfunding of court system leads to unfair blame thrown at members of the judiciary, says McCalla

US, Honduras qualify for Under-20 WCup

Honduras and the United States won their respective playoff games on the final day of the CONCACAF Under-20 Cham-pionship in Montego Bay yesterday. They join already-qualified Mexico and Panama in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand later this year.

• Jaguars hoping to upset Red Force
• Nothing has changed for West Indies
• Four seek local basketball's top post
• Harbour View, Humble Lion square off

Pengelley: Jamaica should weigh value of Chinese investments

Brian Pengelley, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA), says Jamaica may not be getting the best value from investments being pumped into the country through the massive inflow of Chinese investments.

• Paulwell committed to making Jamaica a world leader in ganja
• Applying for early retirement
• Are insurance consumers being treated fairly? (Part 2)
• Overcoming the fear of accounting and finance in 2015 (Part 2)

Kaci Fennell cocktails and 'Kacidillas'... ...As Triple Century host Miss Universe viewing party tonight

Triple Century Sports Bar and Grill is the place to be tonight, as the official viewing party for Miss Universe Jamaica Kaci Fennell gets under way.

• John Holt to be honoured at Jazz Festival
• Who killed Tanya Blackburn?
• Music legend Sam Cooke hailed as the greatest
• Moving the marijuana

Judges and security of tenure

As a follow-up to my previous letter published in The Gleaner in December 2014, it is my strong belief that we consider the issue of judicial independence and tenure.

• Looking for Mr Wrong
• Charlie had it coming
• The national challenge

The power of words that inspire

It's been a great journey so far and so much more to come. I am thankful for such great people supporting and encouraging me on my initiatives. One of them is Shauna Fung Yee. She's responsible for the title of this article for that's what she calls me, 'Ms Caribbean Oprah'.

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• Film seeks to answer burning teenage questions
• Tales of intrigue and complex desires
• Jamaica Music Museum to host Grounation series

For the love of ... Life

Love, no matter how we define it, means something different to each of us. Beginning a new year is always the time to reflect and embrace all the good in this world and attempt to steer our lives on a clear path on this journey of life. The idea of wanting to do more and better is the desire that we should embrace daily.

• Adidas signs Kamila McDonald
• Thank you for helping
• First-timers wow with creative boothsat Rebel Salute
• Why a man should make his girl cry

CCJ again?

A decade ago when I had my entry in media, I gave unequivocal support for the idea of a regional court of appeal to replace the Privy Council. Having an institution synthesising the essence of Caribbean intellect and unity was so enticing that I almost expected someone to dance over to my table top and ask for a tip.

• Religious liberty and the secular state
• Let technology lead way in education
• Can constitutional rights be easily aborted?
• Research for public policy and action

Government vows not to bow to IS

Up to late yesterday, officials in Japan were seeking to verify a video that claims Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa, held by Islamic State (IS) militants, has been killed.

• Austerity battered Greeks vote today
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40 years of high flying models

High-flying adventures with exciting competitive challenges and enticing prizes are all in the package of thrills for members of a group of model aeroplane aviation enthusiasts called the Flying High Radio Control Club.

• Safe passage to 'Salute' - Festival increases highway revenue
• VW gives a charging lift
• Two braking features endorsed - US authorities to expand new-car recommendations
• Falling fuel resets electric car equation