Free health flop - Avalanche of woes predicted before user fees scrapped
HEALTH MINISTER Ruddy Spencer last year ignored a warning by a task force he set up to review the island's regional health authorities (RHAs) by pressing ahead with the abolition of user fees in hospitals and health centres. The task force, led by Dr Winston Davidson...
- After daughter hits dad, relations sour
- Reviewing the GSAT model
- Cancer's new poster girl - Dying TV star turns public spotlight on ravaging disease
- Health-authority structure illegal? - Task force questions validity
- Show me your interest and I'll show you mine - BOJ governor tells private sector to send rate signal
- Cop, son freed of corruption
- Plane bird strike in Jamaica every month
What manner of man is he?
In keeping with the idea of doing follow-ups, we are at it again with Frank Grandison. On August 13, 2007, we told the story of Frank Grandison's paranormal experiences. Readers wanted more, so we published a second part on March 31, last year....
- Are you flashing?
- Hard times create personality changes in parents
- Did I ask for your opinion?
- Facing the odds with smiles on their lips
- Abortion bill similar to Hitler's ideas, says pastor
- Worried about seven-year-old's mental state
Jamaica crush Windwards
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC): Reigning champions Jamaica needed just an hour to wrap up an innings and 13-run win over a hapless Windward Islands and leap back to the top of the standings in the WICB regional first-class tournament yesterday. Starting the final day...
- Mills satisfied with Bolt's progress
- City dent Liverpool's hopes
- West Indies squad unchanged
- Sunshine Girls lose heavily
- Ebony Strikers, Ravens 'C' cop titles
- Meadhaven stun Tivoli 3-1 at ESSC
- Waterhouse continue steady climb
- Arnett buck losing trend against BT
EDITORIAL - Credit to the PNP in the face of Mr Smith's stupidity
IT IS not often that Jamaican political parties stand in defence of a larger principle at the expense of the immediately expedient. When the parties confront the dilemma of such choices, their preferred option, usually, is to remain quiet...
LETTER OF THE DAY - The conundrum facing the UWI
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE AUTHOR of the letter 'New challenges for UWI', published on February 21, did an excellent job of highlighting the economic challenges facing Jamaicans seeking to pursue the Bachelor of Law' degree, as well as the emerging competition...
- A Jamaican absurdity
- When in doubt, bat first
- School children and drug abuse
- Frustrated by plant thieves
- Airport nightmare
- Is BPD label correct?
- Upholding the Constitution
Dancehall debate goes overseas
WESTERN BUREAU: As the effects of dancehall music take centre stage, reggae and brand Jamaica's vulnerability will capture the spotlight at a community forum in New York tagged 'Could dancehall be the ruination of reggae and by extension, brand Jamaica?'...
Making people beautiful
Cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr Kenrick Spence is in the business of making people beautiful.
"When people look in the mirror and think they look good, they feel good and project that to you," he told Flair. This is the most fulfilling part of his job. "Helping people project...
- Asafa's 10 Best Looks
- Ten things you may not know about Dr Patrick Allen
- SINGULAR SUBJECTS - Dishonesty everywhere
- KELLY'S WORLD - Rolling with the Spanish
- FE-MAIL TIES - Higher heights of women leadership
- In the driver's seat
- Manners and Entertaining with: Marguerite Gordon
- Laws of eve - Interest in property
- HEALTH & FITNESS - Stoned!
- Sex & relationships - Cupcake vs wifey
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