Food-price cut for Christmas
Consumers should expect a decrease in food prices for the Christmas season and cheaper fertilisers.Karl Samuda, minister of industry, investment and commerce, yesterday said the downward trend of food prices was likely...
- Kgn Wharves workers ordered back to work
- Saving on your energy bill - Portmore resident taps into wind, solar energy
- Frightening - Society condemns killing of women and children
Man freed after judge's error
A judge's error has resulted in the Court of Appeal quashing the murder conviction of 37-year-old Kevin Tyndale, also called 'Richie Pooh'.Tyndale was reportedly a member of the Joel Andem-led Gideon Warriors gang.
Gov't gets $3.6b loan
The Government has inked a US$50 million (J$3.6 billion) loan agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank to modernise the country's road transportation system.The deal was signed by Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the...
'Hypocrites' stay away - Walsh issues stern warning to two-sided people
Courtney Walsh, who lost his bid for president of Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), has warned some of his former playing mates that he will not tolerate hypocrites.Walsh, who...
- Stunning fightback launches Excelsior, Eltham into semis
- Eight J'cans in 14-man WI squad
- Take Regal Selection for Royal occasion
Rape, murder and 'robots'
In Jamaica, illegally operated taxis and buses have long been known as 'robots'. And The Gleaner's report yesterday on Deputy Commissioner of Police Mark Shields' advice to the public, in general and women in particular, has reinforced the 'robotic' spin on the surge of horrific crimes.
LETTER OF THE DAY - How Christiansdeal with law
The Editor, Sir: It is a fact of history that our National Anthem was penned by a devout Chris-tian gentleman; the late Rev, 'Father' Hugh Sherlock.
- Amnesty for taxis, then legalise them!
- Shaw challenged on teachers' wage settlement
- Recognising Church's role
Greatactingin Art
Last Saturday's fair-sized audience was treated to high brow comedy at the Philip Sherlock Centre at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus.The production titled 'Art' was performed by the University Players.
LET'Stalk ... Life: 'Hyper' headache: Coping with ADHD
Dear Counsellor: My son has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He is doing poorly in school and his teacher is unable to help him. He has difficulty reading, writing and doing mathematics.
Financial hurricanes rock the 'love boat'
Inflation and high food costs are hitting the Jamaican family hard. With the value of the dollar slipping against its US counterpart (some dealers are selling the US dollar for J$75), the economic crisis is causing tremors in many relationships.