Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Tuesday | June 2, 2009
Am I in or out?
Q: My brother filed for my family and me in October 2000. He was notified on April 7, 2009 that his petition was approved. I was advised by letter dated April 28, from the National Visa Center, that visa numbers are not presently available for my use... Read More...
Repairs to start on 12 bridges by year end
The National Works Agency (NWA) is hoping to start repairs on about 12 bridges that had been damaged due to flooding, by the end of the year.These include the Hope River Bridge in Harbour View, which was split in half by powerful flood waters ... Read More...
VOXPOP
With nine to 14 named storms forecast for this hurricane season, a Gleaner team took to the streets of downtown Kingston last week to find out the general preparedness of some persons in light of the current economic crisis... Read More...
Deadly drugs
Drug use is common in today's society. The dangers of legal recreation drugs like alcohol and tobacco are well known. So too, are the ills of illegal drug use. Both types of drugs pose great threats to our physical, social and economic well-being... Read More...
Married without children
Q: I am in my late 30s and have been married for 10 years. My wife is in her early 30s. We have been trying to have a child for the last six years without success. We have been to doctors, done various tests and declared fit... Read More...
McGregor Gully residents planning to evacuate
The zinc fences that have replaced broken walls and damaged houses all tell the story of the catastrophe that occurred along McGregor Gully in South East St Andrew as Tropical Storm Gustav ravished the area last year. Gustav struck Jamaica with pounding rain and winds... Read More...
