Bill sues Scotia - Former CEO asks court to bar eviction order
Retired president and chief executive officer of Scotiabank Jamaica, William 'Bill' Clarke, is now engaged in a legal battle in the Supreme Court to prevent the bank from evicting him from the house which was assigned to him. Clarke wants to remain...
Disabled man donates motorised wheelchairs
SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine: Patrick Rhoden knows all too well what it's like not being able to walk. What he has mastered, however, is bringing joy and much needed assistance to those who need it most. That's why his recent donation of three motorised wheelchairs ...
Transform challenges into opportunities
The year 2009 marks an important milestone for the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ). It is the year when the association celebrates 70 years of excellent service to the local and regional shipping industry and the growth and development of Jamaica's economy...
West Indies aim to build on momentum
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CMC): Riding a wave of enthusiasm stemming from their impressive win in their last outing, West Indies will chase an unassailable 2-0 lead when they clash with New Zealand in the third one-day international (ODI) of the five-match series...
EDITORIAL - Mr Charles' untenable proposal
In recent days, Pearnel Charles, the labour and social security minister, raised two ideas, one of which, on reflection, he would deem unfeasible and dangerous to business if enforced.Mr Charles' second suggestion contains the germ of something, but we suspect that he misapprehended...
LETTER OF THE DAY - What do we know about crime?
The Editor, Sir: The Reverend Al Miller has ordered - make that ordained - a 'ceasefire' for the month of January. Since a ceasefire is a temporary truce, I have interpreted that to mean that all criminals and others with murderous intent are to postpone ...
The man behind 'No Woman No Cry'
MUSIC BUFFS have long agreed that Bob Marley's No Woman No Cry is one of pop music's enduring songs. Its simple tone and message put it right up there with The Beatles' Hey Jude and Dylan's Like a Rolling Stone...
GAZA - As Israelis begin house searches, diplomatic push picks up steam
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP):Israel seized control of high-rise buildings and attacked houses, mosques and smuggling tunnels as it pressed its offensive against the Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers on Monday, while European leaders joined a stream of countries...