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Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AMRomario Scott/Gleaner Writer

Saying that if he were in such a position, he would have taken back his money and pulled up stumps, billionaire investor Michael Lee-Chin yesterday expressed serious concern over the Rooms on the Beach saga. Lee-Chin, who chairs the Government’s...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AMNickoy Wilson/Gleaner Writer

A Crown witness yesterday told the court that he saw when Detective Corporal Kevin Adams fired two shots, hitting his friend Anthony ‘Toby’ Trought, who later died. The allegations are that Adams and Constable Jerome Whyte murdered Trought in cold...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AMPaul Clarke/Gleaner Writer

The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has committed $10 million in partnering with the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) to execute a six-month public-education campaign to boost road safety....

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Japan has never been a happy hunting ground for Jamaican track and field teams, and the 2019 IAAF World Relays continued the unhappy trend. The return of just three medals, none of them golden, obscured the successes that did occur in Yokohama, the...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Planning for a changing climate and the anticipated impacts on the Caribbean – from temperature increases and the associated implications for food and water security to extreme weather events and the associated implications for public health – has...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Communications provider FLOW has come out on top in Wisynco ECO’s most recent Recycle Challenge with the collection of 131,544 plastic bottles. Following in a close second was Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), another of the six corporate...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

Each day, more persons are opting out of the traditional nine-to-five job to discover their true calling and harness the power hidden within their passion. For Camille Morgan, creative director of Bake it Sweet Jamaica, baking started off as a love...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

The ‘Now Trending’ chart on the Audiomack streaming service’s home page remains one of the most active and frequently updated charts in the digital realm – on-the-hour updates to be exact. The chart is created from a diverse list of artistes, both...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AM

If you believe the National Water Commission (NWC), the government company that has a near-monopoly on the extraction, distribution and sale of potable water in Jamaica, it is the benevolent operator who cares about its customers and wouldn’t stick...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AMJessica Harrison/Gleaner Writer

Over the years, the Culinary Federation of Jamaica, along with Best Dressed Chicken, has been putting chefs on show for all foodies and food experts to mingle and enjoy. Despite the earlier showers of rain, food fanatics from across Jamaica...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2019 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Vowing to give reggae music a major platform in North, South and Central America, Jamaica-born entertainer and promoter, Kass Smith says his upcoming Riviera Nayarit International Reggae Festival is poised to “connect all the dots...

Published:Wednesday | May 15, 2019 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

Three decades ago, hotelier and farmer Ricky Jackson pumped US$1.5 million into the acquisition of a 4,000 acre property that has become his passion and environmental cause. Over time he has developed Moreland Hill Estate, located at the border of...

Published:Tuesday | May 14, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Experts in the business sector agree that the ongoing road infrastructure improvement, which is currently under way in some sections of the country, will have a positive impact on the long-term economic growth and competitiveness of Jamaica. The...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AMRomario Scott/Gleaner Writer

The Integrity Commission is expected to break its silence today on a public spat between its commissioners and Dirk Harrison, the director of prosecutions, as well as harsh criticism domestically and from international partners about the pace and...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AMYasmine Peru/Gleaner Writer

On May 11, the day that marked 38 years since the passing of reggae legend Robert Nesta ‘Bob’ Marley, the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held its glitzy 37th staging at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. And, quite...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AMDamian Levy/Gleaner Writer

No one liked being a kid when they were one. Everyone couldn’t wait until they were big. Being big means staying up late, and eating what you want, and for Marsai Martin’s Jordan Sanders, it means a life without bullying. Fast-forward years later,...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AM

For the past eight years, the residents of Hope Pastures and Mona Heights in St Andrew have been tortured by noise nuisances emanating from the compound of Hope Gardens and The Hope Zoo. These residences were established between 1955 and 1962 as...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AM

From the beginning of time, there have been members of the human race who have sought to deprive others of their possessions, cash or otherwise, through innumerable dishonest schemes. A comprehensive listing of fraudsters over time would...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Always remember the premise we must start from. The only way to achieve high growth for the nation, a wholesome social climate and the prospect of personal achievement for all is the exponential rather than the incremental transformation of...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Women are the [de facto] backbone of our nation. For whatever reason – the residual negative acculturation of slavery, where families were just chattel and males were only studs used to increase the livestock; the emergence of an itinerant male...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Doing business and managing an economy is not as complicated as it is being presented. God created a simple system. It is the motives of man that present it in such a way that makes it a challenge to comprehend. There are even...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AM

While I have no statistics to support what I am about to say, my experiences are my best guide to the fact that many parents are unable to afford the cost associated with pursuing legal action in family matters. In many instances, worthwhile court...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AM

It’s a common and often embarrassing condition. It may come on as a trickle after a sneeze or cough. Or a sudden urge to urinate that releases itself before you make it to the bathroom. Sounds familiar, ladies? You may think it’s nothing more than...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Generally, whenever I stumble upon writer’s block, my immediate go-to is to seek inspiration from others. On the topic of gratitude, I couldn’t help but validate my thoughts. My search brought these results: “Gratitude turns what we have into...

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