Racism at Tryall?

One of Jamaica's top hoteliers, Sam James, is crying foul after an offer to manage the upscale Hanover-based Tryall Club was rescinded, and James is convinced that he does not have the job only because he is black.

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• 'A rude awakening'
• JPs question custos choice
• Bank wins in Cash Plus appeal
• UTech vows to fight Foote

Hospitality Jamaica

Foreigners FARM UP Jamaica!

Hindrances to the discharge of a restrictive covenant

Good day, readers.

• The problem with Islam
• Festival of Choirs

May date for Walters?

Nicholas 'The Axeman' Walters, who returned to his training base in Panama last Wednesday, could have his next fight at the Mecca of boxing, Madison Square Garden, New York on March 21 against Puerto Rican Gamalier Rodriguez, The Sunday Gleaner has been informed.

• Red Force lose senior players
• Tony K equals track record
• Record defence is why Seattle will repeat
• Patriots can edge Seahawks

Business Events

FEBRUARY 4 Derrimon Trading Company Limited Extraordinary General Meeting, at Knutsford Court Hotel, 16 Chelsea Avenue, New Kingston, 9:30 a.m.

• Ganja interests wary of internal business rivalry
• Court sides with NCB, denies access to joint account
• The stress of being one of a reliable few
• Insurance impact of cell phone ban

Reggae, dancehall music ... what went wrong?

Last year, it was disappointing news for Jamaica's reggae/dancehall music industry as the billboard reported weak sales for the local artistes.

• Maintaining reggae's rich legacy
• Marley's road to stardom
• A plea for peace in 'War'
• Bob Marley made priceless contribution to reggae

Season of opportunity or winter of discontent

The latest Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Conference Board Report, showing a sudden surge in business and consumer confidence, has handed the administration an unexpected boost in its own self-assurance.

• Kaci versus Rapunzel
• Eye on lion in Zion
• Ball in our court, not CCJ's

Book Review: A disturbing tale of lost innocence

Book: Daisy McIntosh Author: Roger Panton Publisher: CreatSpace, South Carolina

• Enjoying The Jamaican Outdoors: Exploring Bowden Hill Waterfall, St Andrew, Jamaica
• National Museum Jamaica needs you!
• This week's shutterbugs
• Professor Mervyn Morris pens new book on Miss Lou, Jamaican culture

Saluting India

A reception to celebrate the 66th anniversary of the Republic of India was held at India House on East Kings House Road last Monday.

• British High Commission welcomes Peter Holbrook
• The Fashion of Weddings
• Dear doc: Should I leave my wife?

Cross and angry, but not 9th most miserable

There is a certain arrogance of social scientists and economists, in particular, in that they believe that complex concepts within the human experience can be reduced to a few selected variables.

• Hobbling courts an injustice to justice
• Is devaluation working?
• Glass ceilings that just won't break: Miss Universe & The Oscars
• Sparking a math revolution

Toyota breaks new ground

Toyota Jamaica Limited has broken ground for its newest location, with the objective of providing customers with greater convenience and continuing its high-level customer service.

• Faulty airbag linked to another death
• Business clinic stops in Sav
• Just drive and speak

Push for pardon of men convicted of gay crimes

LONDON (AP):Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch has joined others in calling for the British government to pardon gay and bisexual men convicted in the past under the defunct 'gross indecency' law.