Windalco shut down - Company announces temporary closure - 250 bauxite workers to lose jobs
West Indies Alumina Company (Windalco) is to cut the positions of another 250 temporary employees over the next two months as it moves to suspend operations at its Kirkvine plant in Manchester and Ewarton in St Catherine. However, Windalco said it would be retaining...
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'Waiting out of patience'
WESTERN BUREAU: Protracted waiting periods seem to be the main concern of patients who use public hospitals within the jurisdiction of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA). But the WRHA, which comprises the parishes of Westmoreland, Hanover St James and Trelawny...
Tips on starting a small hotel
Though kick-starting a small hotel or villa is a daunting task in the wake of the global economic downturn which has depressed expectations in the tourism industry, stakeholders argue that the sector is still viable. Craft a solid business plan, have strong financial support...
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Convincing victory - Bernard, Hinds steer Jamaica to easy triumph
An unbroken fifth- wicket stand of 122 between Wavell Hinds and David Bernard Jr yesterday guided Jamaica to a commanding six-wicket win over Barbados in their top-of-the-table WICB Four-day Championship clash at Kensington Park. Coming together with Jamaica...
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EDITORIAL - Simpson Miller's comments trite and disingenuous
We would have been surprised if she had done otherwise. But, quite predictably, Portia Simpson Miller, the leader of the Opposition, is seeking to make life as uncomfortable as possible for the Government over the spate of job losses in the economy, as firms scramble to survive...
LETTER OF THE DAY - A culture of apathy
The Editor, Sir: A wise man once said that "a person without a conscience is a psychopath". Well, the only thing worse than a person without a conscience is a nation without a conscience. I read the Jamaican newspaper about some of the 'esteemed' pastors...
Rocking with Derek Pringle
NOTHING GETS Derek Pringle rocking like good, old-fashioned drum and bass reggae. Yep! The former England cricketer is a roots man at heart. The 50-year-old Pringle is covering the four-Test series between England and the West Indies for Britain's ...
BARBADOS - Girvan calls for regulation following CLICO's failure
BRIDGETOWN (CMC): A regional economics professor believes the current debacle facing Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) highlights the need for greater regulation of the financial services sector and has sought to warn Caribbean Community (CARICOM) governments...
GREECE - Riot police fire tear gas at farmers
ATHENS, Greece (AP): Riot police fired tear gas at farmers yesterday to prevent them from driving their tractors to the Greek capital as part of a protest demanding government financial help. At least five persons, including an opposition socialist PASOK...