SHOW ME THE MONEY - Government faces a $29b budget shortfall
DAYS BEFORE the Government presents the 2009-2010 Estimates of Expenditure, there is no final word on how the administration will finance an expected $29 billion increase in the public sector wage bill.
Obama set to ease Cuban ban on travel, money
The Obama administration intends to allow Americans to visit relatives in Cuba and send money back to their families in the communist island nation, senior US officials said yesterday.
- 'Threats to security, economy are worldwide'
- Michelle Obama dodges protesters
- Inside the city of Riverton
Business magazines make optimistic debut
Despite the earth tremors by which media in general are currently affected, and the ill-starred fate of those who invest in magazine ventures in Jamaica, publishing appears to be an industry where the optimistic and risk-taking entrepreneur comes to play.
- Investment advice - How to save on a $44,000 salary
- COK refreshes AIR - More funds for inner-city micro enterprise
- Correction and Clarification
KC by a whisker!
In one of the closest finishes ever in the history of Boys and Girls' Championships, Kingston College (KC) dethroned defending champions Calabar by 1.5 points to lift the winning trophy for the 31st time at the National Stadium last night.
EDITORIAL - A bad idea to increase constituencies
More is not necessarily better, as is easily attested to by so many areas of Jamaican life. Unfortunately, this knee-jerk appeal to more as a solution to problems is a conceptual flaw that is about to be applied by the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) and the island's Parliament.
Letter of the Day - Police commissioner's frightening revelation
The Editor, Sir: I have often heard about corruption in the police force, but if the 'recruitment' of this young man, Courtney Grayson, into the Jamaica Constabulary Force's contingent as a fake cope in Montego Bay is anything near to what is said, then it is a very sad and frightening day for the entire country.
Playwright, actor reject 'roots' label
While Tony Patel mentioned Stages Productions in the improvement of roots plays, Paul O. Beale of Stages, which does the Bashment Granny series, tells The Sunday Gleaner "for me, I have never written a roots play in my life".
- Wycliffe Bennett, a gracious Actor Boy honouree
- Roots theatre declared 'dead' - Now under the 'mainstream theatre' umbrella
- From spirits to The (Holy) Spirit - Bog Walk's 'Church Bar' caters to all and sundry
Edward Dixon - making waves
Looking out at the serene waters of the Kingston Harbour, Edward Dixon took a moment to gather his thoughts. He had spent the last few minutes reflecting on the sacrifices his parents had made to cover his school expenses over the years.
- SUNDAY SAUCE - Of broken daggers and body parts
- Literary arts - The rose apple tree
- Book review - 'Learie Constantine' bowled wide
A peek inside Mobay's Men's Monday Club
"No females, no politics and no religion," comes easily from the mouths of the men who make up the coveted networking all-male Monday Club. In truth, Christmas is the only time that women are allowed to grace this social gathering...
Not for rent - A woman's body is hers exclusively
The March 28 edition of The New York Times describes the growing disconnect between the anti-abortion advocates and the reality of the trauma and impact of sexual abuse on the girl child.
- Charter of Rights/dynamics of development (Part 11)
- The G-20 delivered
- Why Jamaica needs a 'Kingston Club' - How to break the national debt squeeze
Ready for the world
FOUR YEARS ago, his father handed him a modest radiator business. His mission: overhaul the 27-year-old operation to compete with the who's who of the industry. Today, a sign stands as a reminder of the business' humble beginnings.