Air Jamaica must go! - No clear plan if divestment fails
The new president of Air Jamaica has admitted that there is no clear plan for the future of the loss-making airline if management fails to divest the carrier by the March 31 deadline. Bruce Nobles, who recently returned for a second stint at the airline as president...
Junior minister blunders in hanging debate
JUNIOR MINISTER with responsibility for water and housing, Joseph Hibbert, was ruled out of order yesterday by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Delroy Chuck, during a fiery debate on the retention of capital punishment in Jamaica....
KRW stirring appetites
The fourth annual Gleaner-sponsored Kingston Restaurant Week (KRW) is off to a great start, and no rain can dampen the parade of Jamaican diners.The restaurants have minor complaints and turnout gets the thumbs up. Here is the feedback from some of the participants...
The future is bright
Today The Gleaner presents the views of Patrick Hylton, group managing director at the National Commercial Bank, on the positive traits of Jamaica as a nation. I was amazed, and at the same time humbled, to read about several who achieved phenomenal results ...
Hanover's development plan in limbo
WESTERN BUREAU: The long-term development of Hanover is being restricted because stakeholders are yet to prepare a plan to be used as the comprehensive 'road map' for the western parish. "The parish development plan has been talked about from as long as 2002...
Private schools fear teacher exodus
The Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) has expressed concern that the realignment of public sector teachers' salaries to 80 per cent of what obtains in the private sector could result in a mass exodus of educators from the private system...
Thursdaytalk - HOTTEST TOPICS ON THE COCKTAIL CIRCUIT
What a surprise!1 Some thought he was unemployable, especially after all his connections failed to see him land that cushy job in government. Imagine their surprise when he emerged as the point man for the project now in suspension.
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