http://jamaica-gleaner.com/ The oldest and leading newspaper in Jamaica editor@gleanerjm.com (Garfield Grandison) roland.booth@gleanerjm.com (Roland Booth) en-us Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST 60 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Newspapers The Government says it has identified at least $4 billion to fuel its much-touted Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP).However, the source of the money is not clear despite an attempt at an explanation yesterday by Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips.... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead1.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead1.html The thanksgiving service for the life of Alexander Barclay Ewart, held at the University Chapel, Mona, yesterday, was permeated with much laughter, as family and friends shared their fond memories of the man... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead2.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead2.html Despite adamant claims by nurses at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston that they did nothing wrong in handling the delivery of 23-year-old Tashamna Martin's baby, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is continuing an independent... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead3.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead3.html Youth crime is costing Jamaica billions of dollars each year and choking the life out of the economy. That is one of the major findings of a new study by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which has... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead4.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead4.html The United States has responded positively to a proposal from National Security Minister Peter Bunting for the police to be equipped with more non-lethal weapons. Less that one week ago, Bunting declared that he would be looking to develop the necessary policy ... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead5.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead5.html The National Works Agency (NWA) yesterday delayed the planned closure of a section of the northbound lane along the Palisadoes roadway in Kingston.The closure was to be effective yesterday morning and remain in place for three months... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead6.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead6.html SECTIONS OF the city and communities in Kingston 20 were yesterday covered with thick smog as noxious fumes emanated from a large fire at the Riverton landfill. Irked by the recurring problem of fires at the landfill and the health risks ... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead7.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead7.html Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips yesterday underscored the Government's determination not to enter another debt exchange, despite the debilitating impact the debt burden is having on the country. Phillips also reaffirmed his party's pre-election... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead8.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead8.html In keeping with a new policy implemented last week by the director of public prosecutions (DPP) to prevent fabrication of evidence, a murder case was yesterday adjourned until February 15 for the handwriting expert... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead9.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead9.html Senior Puisne judge Gloria Smith is to decide on February 28 if bail will be granted to the alleged leader of the St James-based Stone Crusher gang, Eldon Calvert, and two other men who are facing murder charges. The case was also put off yesterday... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead91.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead91.html UNLIKE FORMER Prime Minister Bruce Golding, who allowed himself to be questioned in Parliament without notice, Portia Simpson Miller will be sticking to the letter of the parliamentary guidelines.... http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead92.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120209/lead/lead92.html