Resignations hit JUTC board - Procurement trio walk
THE EXPECTED fallout from the latest scandal at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) started yesterday with the resignation of three board members and the acting president going on leave.
- Millions up in smoke - Walker says Gov't coffers suffer due to illegal importation of cigarettes, contraband
- Accountants urged to aid in human development
- Opposition senator wants Air J privatisation deadline rescinded
Building grown-ups - Balaclava High School makes strides in developing rounded students
While the media are replete with stories of violence and mayhem at some educational institutions, other schools are quietly keeping the peace as they turn out students who are well rounded, disciplined and possess high self-esteem.
Ministry boasts improved production
The Ministry of Agriculture is reporting a 0.6 per cent increase in domestic crop production for the July to September quarter.Among the crops that showed growth despite the setback of tropical Storm Gustav in August, were vegetables, fruits and...
Ja hammer Grenada 4-0
Western Bureau: Jamaica inched closer to securing a place in the semi-finals of the 2008 Digicel Caribbean Championships last night,when they trounced Grenada 4-0 in the top-of-the-table clash and feature game of a Group A...
The road ahead for the JUTC
A week is a very long time in politics, but with regard to the Office of the Contractor General's (OCG) report on the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) that time period is much longer.
LETTER OF THE DAY - National lottery to fund crime crusade
The Editor, Sir:This is an open letter to The Honourable Bruce Golding:Dear Prime Minister:You may recall our brief encounter at the Jamaica Conference Centre, after the launch of the Planning...
Mendes only 'brings the girls out' on special occasions
Eva Mendes doesn't like wearing low-cut tops, but will "bring the girls out" on special occasions.The Women actress, who has been dating filmmaker George Gargurevich since 2002, admits she prefers to keep her ample chest under wraps.She is quoted as...
LET'Stalk... life - Conflicts
Dear Counsellor: My husband and I are having problems. We have disputes about several issues. We have three children and we both work.
Don't kid about sex - Children know more than parents think
Parents are generally apprehensive about discussing the taboo topic of sex with their children. But with recent statistics from the Ministry of Health showing that HIV infection doubled in the age group 10-24 between 1995 and 2007, sex education for children has to be at the forefront.