Bloody start to 2009: Thirteen killed in 48 hours
THE ORGY of violence which resulted in more than 1,600 people being murdered across the island last year has continued in 2009 with 13 persons killed in the first 48 hours.
Jamaica's burden of crime: Weighs heavily on schools
IN LOCAL communities affected most by violence, economic and social activities have been considerably reduced.
- How to achieve your financial goals in 2009
- the week that was: December 28, 2008-January 3, 2009: Baby abandoned
- Truck driver in jail too long - lawyer
Real estate brokers say ...Still a sellers' market ... But maybe not for long: Real estate values projected to grow in '09
The owners of property still call the shots, but real estate brokers say that as economic conditions worsen, conditions in the market could switch.
- Another executive resigns from LIME
- Appeal Court says VRL wrongly fired from Sans Souci contract: Tells arbitrators to reconsider damages in 2004 case
- Borrowing from the multilaterals - looking beyond the numbers
Superb Sarwan lifts WI
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CMC):Ramnaresh Sarwan stroked a splendid, unbeaten half-century and shared a scintillating unbroken, fifth wicket stand with Denesh Ramdin, to fire West Indies to an exciting, five-wicket win over New Zealand with a ball to...
- Improved Waterhouse to turn heat on Village
- Murray too good for Nadal
- Run chase was no problem, says Sarwan
Mugabe in the mirror of Helen Suzman
The death in Johannesburg on New Year's Day of Helen Suzman, aged 91, reminds us not only of the innate decency of one human being, but of the capacity of a single individual to make a difference for good in...
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Economic, social impact of tourism
- Clean up, fix up, green up
- Cuban possibilities, obstacles
'Love at Christmas' the start of a dream
"This is the start of my dream," declared Tina Simone Mowatt about the musical recital staged at Webster Memorial United Church on Saturday, December 27.
- Will Smith voted 2008's top moneymaking movie star
- Shaggy, the 'singing Obama'
- STORY OF THE SONG: Professor Nuts packs personal, second-hand crams 'Inna De Bus'
Celebration of art ... saving childrens' hearts
THIS YEAR, the Scotia Private Client Group team put all its heart into art, making their annual signature event 'Celebration of Art', on December 5, masterful.
Friends on Friends: Sean's Humility
Friendship is that strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of each other.
Are Jamaicans prepared for 2009?
Patrons at The Jamaica Pegasus New Year's Eve ball, New Kingston, on Wednesday, December 31, 2008.People have been clamouring for the Government to face reality and level with the people...
2009 Hot Wheels
High-powered cars are all the rage for 2009.
- How to adjust parking brakes
- Knowing your vehicle; Camshaft versus crankshaft
- Young competitors dominate
Israel's military: Troops cross Gaza border
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP):Thousands of Israeli troops, backed by columns of tanks, poured into Gaza after nightfall yesterday, setting off fierce clashes with Palestinian militants as Israel launched a much-anticipated ground offensive in a widening...