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West Kingston Enquiry to resume today

Published:Tuesday | May 26, 2015 | 8:30 AM

The West Kingston Commission of Enquiry into the deaths of more than 70 people during a 2010 police-military operation resumes today for its fourth session. Public hearings are expected to start at 10 o’clock this morning at the Jamaica...

Economic formalisation project up and running in St James

Published:Monday | May 4, 2015 | 12:00 AMPaul Clarke

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), is in the implementation stage of formalising the informal economy project in two pilot communities in Granville and Garlands, in St James....

Disc Jocks can make hits too - Delano

Published:Thursday | May 7, 2015 | 6:59 PMCurtis Campbell

Veteran sound system selector/producer-turned-songwriter, Delano Thomas of Renaissance Disco, recently became Jamaica's first disc jock to receive an award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) for composing lyrics....

Shortage of plant material hurting coconut industry

Published:Tuesday | May 19, 2015 | 3:01 PMChristopher Serju

THE ISSUE of the ongoing scarcity of seed coconuts, which dominated the agenda during the recent annual general meeting of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), is not likely to be resolved any time soon. The board was unable to provide a satisfactory...

Jamaican Entrepreneur Shines At White House Global Entrepreneurship Meeting

Published:Thursday | May 21, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Just over a month since his visit to the island, United States President Barack Obama is making good on his commitment to support the entrepreneurial drive of young Jamaicans.To this end, Jamaican entrepreneur, Kirk-Anthony Hamilton recently shared...

Immigration Corner: I lied to get my green card

Published:Friday | May 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, If you are married and did not disclose it to the United States (US) Embassy and you got a green card, what are the implications if found out? 

Immigration Corner: Which visa do I need?

Published:Friday | May 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dear Mr Bassie, I plan to attend a short course in England and also to look at possible business opportunities while I am there. Should I apply for a business or a general visa?Any advice would be appreciated. - SK

Immigration Corner: How do I get a visitor's visa?

Published:Friday | May 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dear Ms Powell, I have a good friend in Canada and he is willing to sponsor me for a visit to Canada. I'm not working but he will pay for the ticket and I can stay at his place. How do I go about applying for a visitor's visa? My friend said he will...

Gov't to roll out National Human Rights Institute

Published:Friday | May 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Justice Minister Senator Mark Golding has said a plan of action for the implementation of the National Human Rights Institute has been developed and is now under way.He said several agencies across the public sector that deal with aspects of human...

Great herbs from China

Published:Friday | May 22, 2015 | 12:00 AMDr Tony Vendryes

TODAY 'MADE in China' is the common label that appears on a vast array of consumer products. But it would be short-sighted to think that this is just a recent phenomenon. Chinese goods and products have been in our lives for centuries. This is...

Get schools back into farming - Azan

Published:Friday | May 22, 2015 | 12:00 AM

MOCHO, Clarendon: The Mocho Greenhouse and White Shop Agro-Biz projects, which were officially handed over last Wednesday, are expected to boost economic development in the communities. The White Shop Agro Biz is located in Spaulding, Clarendon, and...

Something Extra - Tuesday

Published:Saturday | May 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Last Thursday, the community of Junction in St Elizabeth hosted The Gleaner's news team, which staged a Job Creation, Investment and Growth Forum at the scenic Coco Palm Restaurant.While the visit to the popular township was primarily for work, The...

MoBay’s marine park battling challenges

Published:Saturday | May 23, 2015 | 12:00 AMBarrington Flemming

Despite a myriad challenges, to include being under-funded, poor environmental practices by the general public, and lack of enforcement by law officials, the Montego Bay Marine Park (MBMP), which has been operating for 24 years, is claiming a 50 to...

....Marine parks, a US$ multi-million asset but....

Published:Saturday | May 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Studies undertaken on the contribution of Jamaica's marine parks to the economy over the decades by several entities, including the University of the West Indies (UWI), have shown that these areas are worth hundreds of millions of United States...

Vox pop - Do you understand the role, function and day-to-day responsibilities of the Montego Bay Marine Park?

Published:Saturday | May 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Natasha Singh, Pharmacy technician :No, I don't. A lot of Jamaicans are not really into marine stuff... . I don't know anything about the Montego Bay...

Diet important, not just exercise

Published:Saturday | May 23, 2015 | 12:00 AMDr Douglas Street

Exercise is very important for good health. Some persons even believe that once they are getting good exercise, they can do as they please otherwise. Some believe exercise can nullify the effects of poor dieting. Is this true? More than ever before,...

The abuse of children becoming a brand - CDA boss

Published:Saturday | May 23, 2015 | 12:00 AMBarrington Flemming

Maxine Henry-Wilson, chairman of the Child Development Agency (CDA) said the wanton and brutal killing of children across the island is rapidly taking on the appearance of a 'brand'. "Our hearts must be heavy when we think of the murdering of our...

The usual suspects

Published:Sunday | May 24, 2015 | 12:00 AMGordon Robinson

Why am I not surprised at Government attacking Jamaica's endemic child abuse problem like a Square One soca song?Square One's popular recording, Kitty Cat, urges fans to "attack it from the back", the popularity of which lyric in otherwise...

Why so hung up on homosexuality?

Published:Sunday | May 24, 2015 | 1:57 PM

THE EDITOR, Sir:What will it take for Jamaican Christian groups to mount demonstrations, block roads, and call down fire and brimstone on sick, evil child molesters? Children's issues have been the single most important dominating local news since...

Wheel and come again, buggery backers

Published:Sunday | May 24, 2015 | 2:15 PM

THE EDITOR, Sir:The gay agenda has failed in recent years to gain real traction in Jamaica, despite pointed efforts of the gay lobby on all fronts.The recent Gleaner polls made it plain! More than 90 per cent of Jamaicans oppose buggery, and still...

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