IMF talks - Shaw says discussions pre-emptive
Jamaica has begun talks with the International Monetary Fund on a credit facility, but the island's finance minister, Audley Shaw, says that the discussions are merely pre-emptive to ensure that the country has an inside track should borrowing from the fund really becomes necessary.
- Appeals of blind faith - Institution rocked by economic hardship
- Fix education and you fix crime, Waite declares
- Women, children feeling effects of climate change
- Institute of Ja head wants more visitors
- Walker eases book stalemate
- Police probe alleged suicide
- Spike in road deaths this year
- OUR talks on JPS tariff review extended
- JPS strikes back
Part 2 of the Jamerican millionaire story. Part one appeared yesterday.
Garfield Plunkett, a Jamaican multimillionaire living and working in the United States, said that he has refused to allow money to get to his head.
- 'VIBES' up for Labour Day
- School supports Martha's House
- Woman freed of manslaughter
- Retreat on the advance
Business expo on at Hilton Kingston hotel
KINGSTON:The Jamaica Business Develop-ment Corporation (JBDC) will host its second annual one-day small business exposition, at the Hilton Kingston, on Wednesday, May 6.Dubbed 'Your Business, Our Business - How can we help you?', the event is part of...
Despite Bolt's absence ...Ja Invitational should be hot
The world's premier sprint star, Usain Bolt, will be absent but organisers of the 2009 Jamaica International Invitational still expect a highly competitive meet, when action gets under way...
- Fraser aiming to run faster at Invitational
- Resignations, relegation rip western football
- Taylor, Bernard sparkle
- Title chasers focus on victory
- Poseidon runs against the clock
- Jamaica's 'next' great sprinter? No rush for Jazeel Murphy
- Cummings doesn't mind dishing out assists
- Collingwood to captain England at World Cup
- No Bull ... another Celtics, Chicago overtime thriller
- Bryant's jersey is No.1
- Thrilling win for Macbeath
- Performer of the week: MVP Taylor makes her mark
- Britain assesses swine flu threat to football
- IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Lessons in sacrifice and satisfaction
Garfield Plunkett's story as reported in yesterday's Gleaner would prove inspirational to many individuals who have a vision of making something of themselves despite obstacles and challenges.
LETTER OF THE DAY - Farm yields affected by soil health
The Editor, Sir: Your editorial of May 1 opens with an excellent headline, 'Frank debate needed on agriculture's way forward', but then closes with a proposal that is not the answer to our production...
- Taxi menace
- Patriotism vs senseless demonstrations
- Good Samaritans in a recession
- The book tax and crime
- Tax inequity
Pink talks about tour, reconciling with ex
NEW YORK (AP): When Pink came up with the circus-themed theatrics for her 'Funhouse' tour, she didn't think she'd be sharing her big-top theme with another pop singer.She sighs with resignation when a comparison...
Let's talk life: Frustrated after painful divorce
Dear Counsellor: I am a 30-year-old divorcee with two young children aged two and four. I was given custody after a bitter dispute and the father is not involved in parenting the children.
- As swine flu hogs spotlight ...J'cans urged not to panic
- ... Doctor's advice: Virginity 101: Your hymen and you
Tech SAVVY: Rating the Nokia N95 8GB
Nokia, the electronics company versatile enough to give the world such classics as the 3310 and the infamous flashlight phone, has done it again. You might fancy getting your hands on the crown jewel, Nokia N95 8GB.
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