Casino bill ready - Gaming legislation for Parliament next week
After weeks of deliberations, the parliamentary committee reviewing legislation for the proposed Casino Gaming Act yesterday approved the bill that will be submitted to Parliament next Tuesday, February 16, for debate. The bill, which has been at least two years...
- With families in the dark, fear grows over inmates' condition
- Jamaican banks safe
- Samuda defends Factories Corp move
- Nurses walk out of reclassification meeting
- Police armoury combed for clues - Probe into massive gun, ammofind kicks into high gear
- In turf wars, kids as young as three groomed as 'shottas'
- Taxman drives with 'smart disc'
- Parliamentarians under the whip - House speaker raps members
- Cellphone ruling today
- FINSAC ruling Friday
- ... Early end to commission sitting
- Condolence books to open for Rex today
Rex Nettleford - Guardian of our crossroads
The first time I met Rex Nettleford was when he came to our Kingston high school in 1968, around the time of the Rodney uprising, to speak to our sixth form about black power. I don't remember what he said, because I didn't understand it. His vocabulary consisted mainly of words...
- Website for child-rights organisation
- Give without expecting anything in return
- UK leads plunging European tourist arrivals
- Not your own gatekeeper - Court rules trustee in bankruptcy can't deduct charges without approval
- Alfred Henry, a stalwart civil servant, dies at 78
- PICA Corner - Qualifying for refugee status in Jamaica
- Haitian teen reunites with father
- More houses for Trelawny
- Despite recession, Jamalco hits record
- High-tech call-in system to clear backlog at RGD
- Man held for murder of pregnant woman
FSSF 'crucial' - To contain destabilising impact of JDX
The establishment of the US$950 million (J$85 billion) Financial Sector Support Fund (FSSF) created under the stand-by agreement between Jamaica and the International Monetary Fund is considered 'crucial' to stability, according to documents obtained ...
- Finance Ministry floats new treasury bonds - BOJ cuts short-term rate
- Prime Office Centre complex to go on the market
- Scotia DBG contracts
- Senior staff, agency cuts at NCB
- Canadian investigator to unravel CL Financial accounts - Finance minister not ruling out prosecutions
- Customs chief urges duty free clampdown
- Trinidad oil fields running low - Petrotrin deputised to find new supplies
- CCJ jurist bats for regional financial services agreement
- S&P cuts outlook on Citigroup
- Toyota recalls 437,000 hybrids - Lexus, Prius models affected
- Germany loses top exporter crown to China - Symbolising rise of developing economies
- Applying for gov't-sponsored scholarships
Tough task for Reggae Boyz
MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina:THE Argentines aren't fielding their best team. And neither are the Jamaicans. Yet, the expectations remain the same: a big win for the South Americans.
True to their spirit, the Reggae Boyz will be looking to counter such belief...ational showdown
- Ponting's men blow away Windies again
- STETHS begin title defence today
- Synchro Stars shine at invitational meet
- Increased prize money for Flow KO champions
- Chance for TG to close in on leaders
- 22 schools confirmed for 2010 Eastern Champs
- Confident Jamaica fly out
EDITORIAL - Can our buildings survive a major quake?
In the immediate aftermath of Haiti's big and destructive earthquake, it was an article of faith in Jamaica that a seismic event of that magnitude was unlikely to leave the level of damage that was wrought upon Port-au-Prince...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Air Jamaica' s safety record
THE EDITOR, Sir: As a former airline employee with a large US carrier, it was known that the most important aspect of an airline's carriage is its safety record. Air Jamaica stands out as the safest airline in the world and is regarded highly by other carriers...
- Magnanimous Jamaican spirit
- Haiti - richest to poorest?
- Open letter to World Wise
- An inspired Caribbean man
- The Cubans hail Rex
Iceman keeping his hustle alive for 2010
As he had predicted, 2010 is off to a good start for Iceman. With his songs Mischievous and Keep My Hustle Alive having good momentum, the singer is also making a name for himself among the teenage population as he participates...
- ACIJ remounts 'Movement Through The Passage' - Nettleford memories run through dance-exhibition launch
- Ringo Starr honoured with Walk of Fame star
- Lil Wayne jail sentence postponed by bad tooth
- Audience bewitched by 'White Witch'
- Something extra
Special St Valentine's Day edition - The 5 Cs to a healthy relationship
1. Commitment: Commitment to each other and to the relationship is an important ingredient in a healthy relationship. Many of us want a committed relationship but don't express this clearly. When friends are committed to each other, they will work at their relationship...
- Just love yourself this Valentine'
- Pamper your lover's heart - cut salt intake
- When women lose that loving feeling
- Exercises for the pelvic floor
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ST LUCIA - Anthony re-elected Labour Party leader
St Lucia (CMC) Former Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony may have silenced his critics over the weekend when he was overwhelmingly re-elected leader of the main opposition St Lucia Labour Party (SLP). Anthony received support from 275 delegates...
Avalanche kills more than 24
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): A series of avalanches engulfed a mountain pass in Afghanistan, trapping hundreds of people in their buried cars and killing as many as 64 people so far, authorities disclosed yesterday....
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