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Bogus divorces ... Fake judge signing decrees at Supreme Court
The Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has revealed that a major police probe is now underway involving staff members in the divorce unit of the Supreme Court.
Comments3 killed in Haiti as Hurricane Maria related rains lash country
Three people were killed yesterday in Haiti as heavy rains associated with the powerful Hurricane Maria which lashed sections of the country. The police report that a 45-year-old man drowned as he attempted to cross the Grand Ravine river. They say...
Comments- Spanish Town retailer charged after several knock-off goods seized at store
- TAJ accepting motor vehicle fitness fees online
- Teacher and 7-year-old son among three killed in Bog Walk crashAudio
- Opposition Senator calls for a Select Committee on crimeAudio
- Douglas Orane retires as FGB chair, Peter Moses assumes role
PM has confidence in Reid, Montague ahead of Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday told journalists that it was not the intention of the Government to withhold information, although the Government’s chief spokesman has had to offer numerous clarifications on policy issues from Cabinet...
CommentsWithdraw claim or face outcome, JMA’s ultimatum to Samuda
The Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) has given Karl Samuda, minister of industry, commerce, agriculture, and fisheries, a seven-day ultimatum during which he must retract a recent statement that some of its members continue to rob the...
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Vulnerable youth to benefit from logistics hub
The Logistics Hub programme will have numerous benefits for Jamaicans, especially in providing jobs for the unemployed and vulnerable youth, noted executive director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute, Dr Fritz Pinnock.It is a government-backed...
CommentsJamaica, T&T to acquire relief ship
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that discussions have been held with his counterpart in Trinidad and Tobago about co-sponsoring a ship that will provide relief to Caribbean nations during times of emergencies.Responding to Member of...
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GC Foster lauds World Champs representatives
Athletes and officials from G.C. Foster College and the Sprintec Track Club, who travelled with the Jamaica team to the recent IAAF World Championships in London, were honoured at a special reception held at the college yesterday.Minister of...
CommentsNo-nonsense approach to discipline for RSPL
Professional Football Association of Jamaica (PFAJ) Chairman Don Anderson has warned that discipline will be strictly enforced in this season's Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL), which starts on Sunday.The league was officially launched at the...
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JMA wants more retailers to 'buy Jamaican, sell Jamaican' goods
Metry Seaga, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers Association, JMA, is encouraging retail chains to partner with the manufacturing sector to increase the volume of locally produced goods on their shelves. Seaga, who was keynote...
CommentsHayden-Cater looks to Jamaicans overseas as source of new business
Although JN Bank Limited is a new kid on the block in commercial banking, it comes to the market with decades of history as the premier private mortgage...
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Last laugh - 10th and final season for Ity and Fancy Cat show
The element of surprise has remained at a high for nine seasons of the popular Sunday night Ity and Fancy Cat show on TVJ, produced by Ellis International Limited. Ian 'Ity' Ellis and Alton 'Fancy Cat' Hardware had to learn to balance performing pre...
Comments5 Questions with Lee 'Scratch Perry' & Larry McDonald
Producer/vocalist Lee 'Scratch' Perry and drummer Larry McDonald have redone the Super Ape dub album, first released in 1976. Listed among the 100 essential reggae CDs by the Rough Guide publication, it includes tracks like Zion's Blood, Croaking...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Leverage Brexit
THE EDITOR, Sir:I was interested to read an article published in The Gleaner titled 'British High Commission looks to hit reset button with Jamaica' (September 20, 2017). In the article, the British high commissioner to Jamaica outlines how they...
CommentsWhy move Jamaica Broilers AGM?
THE EDITOR, Sir:This is an open letter to Peter DePass, company secretary of Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG).I have just received the notice over your signature for the AGM of Jamaica Broilers Group scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, at the company's...
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UN votes to help Iraq collect evidence against Islamic State
UNITED NATIONS (AP):UN investigators will help Iraq collect evidence to build potential war crimes cases against Islamic State extremists, under a resolution the Security Council approved...
CommentsTwo of six arrested over London subway bomb freed without charge
LONDON (AP):Two of the six men arrested over last week's London subway bombing were released without charge yesterday, British police said. Four others remained in custody.One of those released is a 21...
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Something Extra | Friday
It is only fitting that the Queen drives in style and so last Tuesday a brand new 2018, Subaru XV, was presented to Davina Bennett, Miss Universe Jamaica 2017 as a loaner car for her official engagements leading up to the international pageant. Here...
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JWN'S Joy Spence among Food and Wine's Top 20
If the rate at which accolades pouring in is anything to go by, then Jamaica's Joy Spence is truly mellowing like finely aged wine.The J. Wray and Nephew Limited Master Blender has just received another...
CommentsTessenie Mowatt: Fluffy & Fine
Tessenie Mowatt knows what it's like to have body parts you want to hide. But now, she has learnt how to make those 'flaws' beautiful and stylish and has evolved into a confident woman...
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Editorial | The sugar problem hasn’t gone away
Peter Espeut | What does social intervention mean?