Resilience - the key to surviving in the UK
Most Jamaicans living in England are happy, according to the findings of a Gleaner-commissioned Bill Johnson poll. The poll was conducted among 400 Jamaicans between March 17 and 27, and has a margin of error of plus or minus five per cent.
Business, consumer confidence slip -But job, profit expectations remain high
Business and consumer confidence slipped in the second quarter of the year but both remained at near record levels. Consumers remained buoyant about their job prospects, while the business community continues to have a favourable view of the economy, the latest confidence surveys show.
Gayle's redemption song
LONDON, England (CMC): WEST INDIES captain Chris Gayle is hoping to use the two remaining one-day internationals of the three-match series against England to salvage his otherwise wretched tour of England. Gayle, the 27-year old aggressive left-hander, has struggled...
EDITORIAL - Patriots by default
In a country of coexistent contradictions, few as striking as the extremes of wealth and poverty evidenced by housing conditions, the colourful patriotism which waxes and wanes with the fortunes of the Reggae Boyz is not at odds with the seemingly unending line...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Police noise ban hypocrisy
The Editor, Sir: It is with some amusement (albeit a bitter one) that I take the news of the police's ban on 'shows' at the Constant Spring Golf Club because of the noise pollution and its effect on the people who reside in the surrounding communities....
Same microphone action, different effect at Backyaad
On Sunday evening when Michelle Buteau, making her Jamaican comedy debut, rubbed the microphone near her zipper as she imitated how happy people would be to get even herpes on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the harrying handclaps that had started...
BE WELL - How's your emotional intelligence?
Angry. Happy. Sad. Mad. Glad. Overwhelmed. Confused. Comfortable. Fearful. Do you know how you're really feeling right now? Maybe you think "Oh, I am always fine and I'm always happy". Some mental health experts now say that one's EQ or emotional intelligence...
