Whitehouse Vindicated - Hotel was 'value for money'
The forensic audit into the US$41 million (J$2.7 billion) cost overrun at the controversial Sandals Whitehouse project in Westmore-land has concluded that the project delivered value for money.
Bruce Golding's new agenda - Pt 2
Today we present the continuation of excepts from Opposition Leader Bruce Golding's extensive interview with Earl Moxam. Earl Moxam: What concerns you most about the tenure of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, so far?
Airbus A380 takes first test flight
PARIS, France (AP): The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, took off with a full load of passengers for the first time yesterday and the European aircraft maker announced further management changes in the wake of costly delays...
Canada clip Jamaica's Reggae Boyz
A Rob Friend goal in the 42nd minute gave Canada a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their international friendly at the Claude Robillard Complex in Montreal yesterday. Canada, playing their first game in Montreal in over 11 years...
EDITORIAL: The danger of not debating
We are disappointed that the Prime Minister, Mrs. Simpson Miller, would insist that she has no need to debate Mr. Bruce Golding, the Opposition Leader, as she declared in her speech at the weekend.
LETTER OF THE DAY - Nation-building starts with the family
THE EDITOR, Sir: Jamaica's development depends greatly on active participation of citizens toward a unified vision. The acquisition of knowledge and its application create the environment for a healthy, educated society.
Models face off on the catwalk
Pulse and bMobile's Caribbean model search started off with a bang, but fizzled as the competition stretched on. The event held at the Hilton Kingston hotel, on Sunday started promptly at 7:30 p.m., but the audience grew tired as too many models graced...
Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) scholarships for GSAT students
Seven students who were successful in the recent Grade Six Achievement Test, and who are children of shipping industry personnel, were recently awarded scholarships from the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ)...
Conjugal sex for prisoners?
A Barbadian Government minister has suggested a different approach to managing sexual relations between prison inmates and their legal partners, according to a British Broadcasting Corporation Caribbean report.
CUBA: Huge turnout expected for summit
HAVANA (AP): Most of the 116 members of the Non-aligned Movement will be represented at the group's summit in Cuba from September 11-16, organisers said yesterday. The Communist Party daily Granma said many of those countries' heads of state...
MIDEAST: Israel relaxes port blockade
LONDON, (Reuters): Israel is allowing certain ships to enter Lebanese ports, despite the formal continuation of an eight week naval blockade on its neighbour, shipping industry newspaper Lloyd's List report Monday.
