Jamaica Gleaner - News - Monday

Christ's broken body - Churches urged to heal division to save country

Barriers that exist among different religious groups have been criticised by Dr Martin J. Schade, senior lecturer in the Department of Liberal Studies at University of Technology, who said it is a strong problem in society today....

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Churches concerned about increase in murders, violence

The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) is raising concerns about the number of murders that have taken place since the start of the year.This is just one of the national issues that the group addressed following its officer's meeting recently."...

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Treat praedial larceny as a serious crime - Ellington

Police Commissioner Owen Ellington is urging cops to treat praedial larceny as a serious crime. Writing in the latest edition of the weekly Force Orders Ellington noted that "over time, praedial...

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American to be sentenced for illegal firearm

An American, who was held with a firearm in January while walking in Duhaney Park, St Andrew, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition and is to be sentenced on March 23. He is Joshua Anderson, 23, who arrived in the island from...

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PNP settles on Williams for Ocho Rios

Just a day ahead of nominations for the March 26 local government elections, all seems to be finally settled in the contentious Ocho Rios division for the People's National Party (PNP).Designated candidate Paul Stewart...

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Crawford calls for JUTC review

MEMBER OF Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Damion Crawford, has called for a review of the operations of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).Crawford, who last Monday assumed the role of a shuttle driver, taking children to school because...

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Tax-reform proposals will 'knock us dead'

WESTERN BUREAU: President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Evelyn Smith, has labelled the tax reform recommendations for tourism by the Private Sector Working Group (PSWG) as the "one-two punch"....

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Jamaica's treasures not fully exploited, says McNeill

Dr Wykeham McNeill, the minister and tourism and entertainment, has encouraged investors to tap into Jamaica's rich tourism resources.McNeill, who was speaking during the 'Invest in Tourism Round Table' session, held as part of the Jamaica Investment...