Breaking loose - Garrison youths seek to break free of political ties
His face was a study in contrasts. One moment he was a typical teenager, smiling and speaking in hushed tones with the young ladies seated on either side. A minute later his eyes were flashing with anger and resentment. Voice raised, he gestured, first in defiance...
Political debates and the Fourth Estate: another perspective
One position most people seem to agree on regarding the recently concluded series of political debates, is that they were entertaining although to varying degrees. What amazed me was the subsequent coverage provided by mainstream media. Fortunately, I was able to view...
'Women should rise above negative political criticisms'
Women in politics should not allow themselves to be distracted by negative criticisms, St. Lucian Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Tessa Mangal says. Addressing the Jamaica Women's Political Caucus (JWPC) media breakfast on Monday at the Terra Nova hotel...
Parchment praises Portia as a woman of strength
Former Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Member of Parliament Verna Parchment has again endorsed Portia Simpson Miller for the job of Prime Minister. Mrs. Parchment, who flipped from the JLP and joined the People's National Party (PNP) a year and a half ago, said Mrs. Simpson Miller...
University of the West Indies (UWI) Guild president expresses concern over new taxi policy
Concerns have been expressed at the recently implemented taxi service policy instituted by the administration at the University of the West Indies (UWI). According to Andrew Badaloo, president of the UWI Guild of Students, the new policy will greatly inconvenience commuting students....
Summer camp builds business spirit
SPALDINGS, CLARENDON: A total of 150 students from various schools in and around the community of Chapelton in north central Clarendon, assisted by over 50 volunteers, benefited from a one-week summer camp at the Chapelton All-Age School, which came to an end last Friday...
Rains fail to dampen back-to-school fair
Heavy rainfall caused by a tropical wave affecting most of the island was no deterrent to the hundreds of parents, guardians and children who turned out at the National Arena in Kingston for the Grace Vienna Sausages 'Back-to-School Trade Fair' ...
St Mary youths study in Cuba
FOR YEARS, St.Mary has been cited as Jamaica's most impoverished parish. But, a series of scholarships awarded several students in the parish to Cuban universities, may help shake that dubious tag. The 18 students are based atvarious universities in the Communist country.
Jackson appointed head of ODPEM
Ronald Jackson has been appointed director general of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) with effect from June 1. Mr.Jackson has been acting in the post since the ODPEM's former director general, Dr. Barbara Carby...
Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) welcomes plan for tax break by PNP
WESTERN BUREAU: President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Wayne Cummings, has welcomed the People's National Party's (PNP) manifesto pledge to offer a tax break to small hoteliers. "This is exciting news for the hotel industry," he said...
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) backs Brazil pacts but still wary - Welcomes direct flights but cautious about opening new embassy
The Opposition is welcoming an agreement signed between the Jamaican Government and Brazil for the introduction of direct flights between the two countries, but is expressing caution about plans to open an embassy in the South American nation....
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