Jamaica Gleaner News- Lead Stories - Saturday

Appeal denied - Court of Appeal dismisses policemen's case

The 11 persons from the Jamaica Constabulary Force who were served notices in 2005 that they were to be retired in the public interest for alleged criminal activities are no longer members of that body.

Lending an education - St James' first book bank gives opportunities to the less fortunate

You've heard about a commercial bank or even a blood bank, but have you ever heard of a book bank? If the answer is no, then you should be asking what it is. The book bank is a facility, which allows hundreds of primary- and high-school students within the parish to access textbooks, otherwise out of their reach.

Hartley Neita closes final chapter of life

Veteran journalist and communications consultant, Hartley Neita, was fondly remembered by family and colleagues at his funeral held yesterday before a packed congregation at the St Andrew Parish Church.

Senate votes for death penalty

The Senate yesterday voted to retain the death penalty. Three senators were, however, absent. The final count was 10 for the retention of the death penalty and seven against.

Farmers and hotels make productive link

Jamaica's fruit and vegetable farmers stand to benefit from the launch of the Local Produce Initiative (LPI), a project that will see them growing crops, under contract, for the hotel industry and eventually, the wider market.

Mind and Spirit - 366 days of prayer ends

A few years ago, a group of born-again Christians began meeting on Friday evenings in the Oakridge, St Andrew, home of businesswoman Shirley Chong to pray. They prayed about issues in their lives... Outof that gathering of believers, another national prayer movement was birthed which is now having a ripple effect in at least four other Caribbean territories.