Women at work - Statistics say female employment on the increase
Gender inequality in the labour force appears to be narrowing, recent data on the national labour force is showing. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) shows in its Labour Force 2008 statistics that the employed female labour force increased by 9,700 people...
- Jamaican teacher changes the face of Atlanta schools
- Jamaican appointed dean of Canadian school
- Miss Irene spices up Golden Age Home - Rema residents regret absence of 100-year-old Garvey helper
Dr Beverly Hall's task at the helm pays off
Dr Beverly Hall's job of "turning a big ship and getting it to go in the right direction" is paying off. And, despite her detractors' complaints that her methods to reform Atlanta Public Schools (APS) in the United States are autocratic, she is most proud...
The Port of Kingston will rise again
Grantley Stephenson, chairman and chief executive officer of Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) has said that the shipping industry will rise again despite the current economic downturn affecting the industry at this time.
Authoritative triumph
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC): Jamaica's athletes accentuated their regional dominance with a sweep of all 200 metres and three of the four 1600-metre relay titles, in a riveting climax to the 38th Carifta Games last night.In striding to an awesome 25th...
- U-21s clobber England
- Youngsters sweep sprint relays in Carifta gold rush
- King says hard work brought Jamaica title
EDITORIAL - A reform agenda for JTA's Michael Stewart
It is another four months or so before Michael Stewart formally assumes the presidency of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA). It is unfortunate that it won't be sooner. Nonetheless, Mr Stewart, if he fully comprehends and grasps it, has a grand opportunity to resuscitate...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Queries about cassava study
The Editor, Sir: I would like to express my appreciation for any research that can potentially contribute to the health and well being of our citizens. In particular, our tertiary institutions are duty bound to provide information that is sound, balanced and can stand up..
Mackie Conscious for Summit of the Americas
Western Bureau:Montego Bay-based singer Mackie Conscious, who has been building quite a name for himself with his consciousness/roots-flavoured reggae music, has been booked to perform at the Fifth Summit of the Americas Conference, which will be attended by several world leaders...
Sun, sand & Hellshire Beach
Ahh ... the beach. Who doesn't like the beach? I mean you have the sun, the sea, half-naked women, what more could a man ask for? Well, if you happen to be on the very popular Hellshire Beach in St Catherine you wouldn't be pushing your luck too much...
Obama vows to halt piracy
WASHINGTON (AP): President Barack Obama pledged Monday that the United States (US) would seek to halt the increasing threat of piracy off the Horn of Africa.Obama also praised the military's successful efforts to rescue merchant Captain Richard Phillips,...