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Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

NEW YORK (AP):The current bull run is not the longest, or strongest in history, but it has survived a near default by the United States (US) government, a debt crisis in Europe, and a war in Syria.Despite all the obstacles thrown in its way, this bull...

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Two years after becoming executive director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Jennifer Edwards still enjoys steering the state agency responsible for the orderly collection and disposal of garbage generated by more than two..

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Government senator Imani Duncan-Price's motion for gender quotas in Parliament is an idea whose time has passed. Far gone are the days when persons should be put into positions of leadership purely because of their sex.

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The carnival highlights are still pouring in from Trinidad as soca lovers remain on a high from the fêtes over in the twin-island republic, and #teamblue has embarked on a new expedition, so follow the #roadtocarnival journey...

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

When Joe Biden, America's vice-president, stopped in at Port-of-Spain last May for talks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, his visit was overshadowed by that of China's leader, Xi Jinping, a few days later.Mr Xi, early in his presidency and in...

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

It is with some trepidation that I take issue with the opinions expressed in last Monday's Gleaner ('Say no to coal', March 3, 2014) by the outstandingly qualified and highly respected professor, Anthony Chen, concerning use of coal for electric power generation in Jamaica....

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Do you think technology is a distraction or do people make it a distraction?

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Battery Doctor for AndroidThe Battery Doctor (battery saver) application is free for all Android users.

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

A march against crime and violence drew the support of western Kingston residents yesterday as many joined hands in pursuit of change. Minister of National Security Peter Bunting and Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington...

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Professor Stephen Vasciannie, Jamaica's ambassador to the United States, has reminded members of the Jamaican Diaspora in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and surrounding communities of major initiatives being pursued by the Government.

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

PARLIAMENT WILL be asked to consider proposals in two bills tabled in the House of Representatives last week which seek to straight-jacket the behaviour of the minister of finance in administering the affairs of the country.Under what is generally...

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

CALABAR High School's Class of '84 recently presented its annual scholarship to the school, providing assistance to needy children requiring help in meeting fees for external examinations....

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

More than 10 years after announcing plans to convert facilities such as the Riverton City dump in St Andrew and the Retirement dump in St James to landfills, the state agency responsible for the...

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Javarie McDonald lies in the arms of his mother, Anneika Douglas, arms demanding to be fed the best way he knows how - through tears. A tube running from his stomach to the dialysis machine, he is unable to walk or speak...

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Troy Moo-Young of GetSol Warehouse tells of things to consider when switching to solar system: Know your consumption: GetSol will recommend a solar system based on the information you provide.

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

IT WAS a sunny and quiet Sunday and I was driving into St Andrew at 60-something kilometres per hour (km/h) as I approached Moneague in St Ann...

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:I write in reference to the story headlined 'Church group slams dancehall videos', which was published in The Gleaner of Thursday, March 6, 2014.

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:I read Henry Mance's piece 'Irish media kings invest in their critics' (Gleaner, March 4, 2014) with some bemusement.

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:Regarding Aldyth Buckland's letter on Saturday, March 8, 2014, titled 'Yes, ganja can damage the brain', I should take the good doctor to task with a few pointers.1.

Published:Monday | March 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Africa meets reggaeAll roads will lead to Nigeria for the first annual Africa Meets Reggae International World Music Festival in October.The staging is the first international festival of this brand debuting this year in the...

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