Jamaican does it again! - Canadian university gives posthumous honour more than a century after his death
Jamaica-born Robert Sutherland, Canada's first-known black university student and graduate, as well as British North America's first-known lawyer of colour, last month received a posthumous honour from his alma mater when Queen's University named a building on campus...
- Nomination day is here!
- Probe into Rowe's 'intimidation' jab - Blair investigating candidate's comments - JLP writes to DPP, commissioner of police
- Cushioning the recession - Ministry offers training, loans for those who have lost jobs
18-y-o vows to flip the script on deadbeat dads
While many pregnant schoolgirls bear the burden of stigma and financial difficulties, the consensus is that teenage dads-to-be get off scot-free. But at least one prospective father is trying to change the stereotype of the 'slam-bam-thank-you-ma'am' deadbeat dad....
- Burger King National Schools' Debate competition - Garvey Maceo cruises into fourth round
- Two remain out west
- Committee needs the force - Independent commission to investigate police excesses compelled to use the expertise of cops
Sagicor paid $1.7 billion for Blue Cross
Sagicor Life Jamaica paid just under $1.7 billion for its acquisition last November of Sagicor's just-released accounts for 2008 show. When both companies formally announced the buyout in mid-2008, neither disclosed the purchaseprice and the listed Sagicor never appeared...
- New budget on April 7 - PM
- Capital & Credit grows profit 21% - Focus on lending brought reward as equities slumped
- Who is Bruce Bowen? - Background of the new man in charge at Scotia Group
Gayle going for a win
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC: West Indies stand on the threshold of a Test series victory - significant in its value, and symbolic in its meaning - when they face England in the fifth and final Test which opens today at the Queen's Park Oval....
EDITORIAL - Golding must lead regional agenda
In speeches and interviews in Washington, DC, this week, Britain's Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, struck the same notes that he has been strumming for some time now.The score though, is more expansive, demanding greater urgency along the frets. Not only is there a demand ...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Food-safety concerns
The Editor, Sir: I have listened with interest to the recent concerns expressed by Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture Roger Clarke and Minister of Agriculture Dr Christopher Tufton concerning the unacceptable issue with imported fertiliser that includes human wastes...
Beenie for Belize
Belizeans are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 'King of the Dancehall' Beenie Man tomorrow to launch the Belize Reggae Fest Series. Produced by American-based promoters Triple T Productions and Nuffmuzik Productions...
- Actors sue movie distributor for unauthorised advertisement
- 'The Spirit' spiritless
- Brown charged with two felonies
A Belgian affair
Cool temperatures greeted guests out on Wednesday at the Millsborough, St Andrew home of Belgian Ambassador Frederic Meurice, who opened up his residence to host a cocktail reception. This was in acknowledgement of the country's successful economic trade mission...