Relief mode - Gov't expects influx of Haitians PM to visit island today - Trail of supplies begins - JDF personnel on rescue mission
Critical Government and non-governmental agencies and prominent private-sector organisations were jolted into feverish philanthropic action yesterday to assist earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Information out of the devastated island was hard to come by...
- 'No more skylarking' - PM outlines economic programme and debt exchange
- We would go back to help, say local Haitians
- Digicel workers killed in quake
- Local, world leaders pledge support for quake victims
- Assistance for Haiti - Donations on the rise
- NEWS BRIEFS
Caribbean had 80 quakes this week!
The United States Geological Survey's website shows there have been approximately 80 earthquakes, measuring anywhere from 2.4 to 7.0, in the Caribbean within the past week.An online in-depth map outlines the dates...
- Linstead residents get free eye care
- Construction costs might see increase - New safety requirements may push up prices
- Massive gun and ammo find
- Court hears murder plot in Proctor trial
- Portmore community leaders speak out on crime
- Portmore groups want social intervention
Good move - Private-sector groups endorse Govt's debt exchange
The government can count on the support of two of the island's leading private-sector groups for the debt-management initiative formally announced yesterday by Prime Minister Bruce Golding. The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) and the Jamaica Manufacturers'...
- Banks underestimated crisis, but defends bonuses
- Oil tumbles to lowest levels of 2010
- Region mulls tax on airline tickets
Bolt a cinch - Tight race for top female award
The nation's top female sporting talent are expected to square off once again, this time around in ballroom dresses and stilettos, as the RJR Sports Foundation gets set to name the Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year...
- No more knee surgery ... Simpson prefers quitting track and field to going under the knife again
- Pink ball part of global test
- Usain sympathises with Haitians
- Hope for young Reggae Boyz - Under-23 programme to begin this year
- Gabon top Cameroon
- Cave Hill, GC Foster win
- Kerr places 11th at meet
- SPORTS BRIEFS
EDITORIAL - No time for cowardice
This morning at the Bank of Jamaica, the governor, Brian Wynter; Prime Minister Bruce Golding and his finance minister, Audley Shaw, will outline the dirty-fingernail bits of the Government's debt-rescheduling programme, whose broad parameters...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Disaster in Haiti - lessons for us
The Editor, Sir: The catastrophe in Haiti provides valuable lessons for us. First and foremost to love our neighbours and to assist them in meaningful ways - ways that will not just help in the short term but in the long term prevent loss ...
- Time to divest the JLP
- Why the intolerance of religion?
- School administrations and indiscipline
- Leaders have not served us well
Help for Haitian earthquake victims - Pepsi Rebel Salute and Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival to rally support, collect donations
Two major entertainment events this month have begun to muster help for the victims of Tuesday's devastating Haitian earthquake. Pepsi Rebel Salute and the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival yesterday announced initiatives...
- Wyclef Jean calls for support
- Musical treat for Jazz and Blues opener at Pegasus
- Confessions of jazzoholics
- CatEyes here to rock Jamaica
- Jimmy Cliff to receive Linkz FM Lifetime Achievement Award
Savour The Experience!
Upon arrival at The Experience, the beautifully maintained garden setting greets you. Becoming one with nature, you are surrounded by greenery - plants and trees of varying types and sizes - and the soothing sound of water, flowing from the mini water fountains.
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