Obama's Caribbean challenge - How will new US president deal with Jamaica and the region?
WITH THE clock racing towards the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States (US), Jamaicans and others around the Caribbean are still looking at the possible impact of America's first African-American leader on the region.
- Sugar Company owes suppliers millions
- Obama Inauguaration - Shout-outs to Obama
- Obama inauguaration: Facing the harsh realities - Glitzy balls, dampened expectations ...
- Shelter of love - Marie Atkins shelter provides safe haven
- Learning from the Seventh-day Adventists
- Send the schools to church! ... F or moral character building, says Al Miller
IDB president to sign US$329m loan package
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB) President Luis Moreno commences a two-day visit to Jamaica today to participate in the IDB's III Regional Forum on Violence Prevention and Citizen Security; sign three loan contracts with the Government, valued at US$329 million; and, hold talks with the Government on the bank's programme in Jamaica.
- Mentally ill need homes - More than 800 live on the streets
- MoBay homeless population increases
- Obama rides rails to capital as onlookers cheer
- Israel ends Gaza offensive
UCC expanding main campus, to build another in Half-Way Tree
The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) is expanding its campus in New Kingston and has acquired lands on Half-Way Tree Road to construct another campus.
- Motor-vehicle insurance limits in need of revision
- 9,331 jobs lost in 2008 - Neville Ying leads job-saving committee
- Riding out aluminium's downturn (Part 2)
- IDB to do second Jamaican farm-insurance study
- Mortgage portfolio not at risk, says Samuels
- Buy or rent? Realtors say don't be deterred by high interest rates
- Consumer affairs: Reading product labels ... knowledgeably
Jamaica stalled by rain
Champions Jamaica grab-bed three wickets and dominated Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) during the brief playing time on a rain-ruined second day of their WICB Regional Four-day match yesterday.
- Man United take top spot
- Skibo too hot for Blades
- March 2 book to tell Chambers' 'true' story
- Come on skipper, it was all because of you and Chanderpaul
- Class Three girls impress in 400m at Kirkvine meet
- Rickayba triumphs in Melhado Memorial Cup
- Draughts display atthe Park
- Kaka still on hold
- Portmore poised to open gap
- Magic ambush Lakers
- Spurs give up chase for lethal T'dad striker
- Top guns ready for Aussie Open
EDITORIAL - Steeling the Government for tough times
When the Golding administration came to office in 2007, Don Wehby promised that the Government would end the habit of tabling supplementary estimates towards the end of each fiscal year.The intention was to bring new discipline to the budget process, so that estimates of income and expenditure approved by Parliament were credible and enduring.
- Waiting for mea culpa - Why the PNP needs a catharsis
- The GG, Church and State
- Tourism, optimism and activism
- Missing the point
Letter of the Day - Brute force can't win peace
The Editor, Sir: As I reflect on the Gaza conflict, the thought that keeps coming to mind is that peace cannot be won through the use of brute force. Whenever force is used, one party, usually the weaker one, will retreat, re-arm, only to gain strength to fight again later.
- Hang all child molesters
- Lessons from our neighbours
- Inadequate Obama analysis
- Use garbage to generate wealth
Vibing with Jason Farmer - Jamaican-inspired producer up for Grammy nod
A large plant disguised the small 13-year-old figure striking the keyboards to Pluto Shervington's Ram Goat Liver at the popular Sundays on the Bay in Miami, Florida in 1995. The audience was oblivious that the youngster strumming the melody had snuck into the venue.
- Encores anyone?
- New York opera to pare season in 2009-10
- 'Rikers Island' a reggae rocker of prison blues
- Rosina Moder - Enchanted by Mozart's `Magic Flute'
- Japanese author examines gender, sexuality in Jamaica
- Hollywood theme for 2009 Bacchanal
- Unknown Woolard hits jackpot with 'Notorious'
All you need to know about ... The Obamas (Our picks of best books on the next First Couple)
With the historic inauguration of Barack Obama only a couple of days away, books written by and about the first black president and first lady of the United States have been flying off the shelves, all over the world.
- Literary arts - Conned!
- Sunday Sauce - What a cloth!
- Book review - 'Falling in Love' puts twinkle in the eye
MY DOWN TIME WITH ... Macy Gray
Jamaicans got to experience American rhythm and blues singer Macy Gray's distinctive raspy voice in a great performance at the Shaggy and Friends concert, held at Jamaica House on January 3.
- Inside Brenda's closet
- Fifty years of freedom
- A celebration of life for Dickie
- 10 Worst dressed men
- 10 Best dressed women
- 10 Best dressed men
- 10 Worst dressed women
- DOCTOR'S ADVICE - Does this prevent pregnancy?
Israel and the Gaza crisis
Discussing the Middle East is like discussing homosexuality in Jamaica: emotions, bias and prejudice trump reasoned analysis and nuanced thinking on both sides. And when you have the kinds of reports and video footage of real, gut-wrenching civilian suffering and death as in Gaza today, it seems almost cruel to appeal to cold reason.
- Education transformation going nowhere
- Can we all get along?
- World heritage status - A necessity for Jamaica's tourism
- Helen Suzman's zest for life
2009 Toyota Hilux Vigo - Off-road prowess
THE LAST time we were around the wheel of Toyota's premier pickup, we were less than impressed with its ride - although build quality was top-notch - and the engine was not as willing as others in its class, but returned excellent fuel economy.
Cartoon of the Day
