Jamaica Gleaner - News - Thursday

Prince Harry to watch Bolt at Olympics - Lady Allen

His Royal Highness Prince Harry says he is looking forward to watching Jamaica's Usain Bolt compete in the Olympics set to start in 41 days in London, England...

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Summer camps

The summer holidays are fast approaching and already many parents and guardians are wondering what to do with their children. For the next few days, we will share with you a list of some of the educational, sporting and church camps that are available...

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The region is yet to take advantage of EPA - Tufton

CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the Caribbean Policy Research Institute Senator Dr Christopher Tufton has said Caribbean countries must endeavour to do more to transform and advance the economic prospects of their respective countries....

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Paulwell stands by renewable energy

ENERGY AND Mining Minister Phillip Paulwell has said he is committed to addressing the current energy woes by focusing on renewable energy.Addressing a gathering at the residence of Dr Eugene and Michelle Kholov...

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Mauritius, Seychelles financial bosses to visit Jamaica

THE CARIBBEAN Research Policy Institute (CaPRI) in partnership with the World Bank will be hosting two widely respected public officials with transformational experience.The two officials - Pierre Laporte, minister of finance for The Seychelles, and Ali...

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JEEP in full gear on St Ann roads

ROAD IMPROVEMENT work under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) is currently under way in sections of St Ann, with pothole patching, sidewalk repairs and bushing being the main focus.Patching of potholes in Old Buckfield, Hartland, Eltham,...

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Love Lane fire leaves 14 homeless

WESTERN BUREAU: FOURTEEN PERSONS from three families are now homeless following a fire, believed to be arson that destroyed their homes along Love Lane in the North Gully community of downtown Montego Bay on Tuesday....

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Funding offers new 'Source' for two parishes

AN ALLIANCE of developmental organisations will open three new Source Learning Business Centres in the parishes of St Catherine and St Thomas, to provide new opportunities for community members....