Not so full of gas - Investigation shows some motorists being cheated out of precious fuel
A Sunday Gleaner-Univer-sity of the West Indies (UWI) investigative team has found that gas pumps surveyed recently were delivering less gas than motorists actually paid for.
- Judge calls for more protection for road users
- Davies not convinced JLP admin will use Opposition suggestions
- Flu frenzy - Swine flu pandemic no threat to local agriculture
Trailer driver foils robbery
TOOTING HORNS, flashing headlights and words of admiration were in order for a trailer driver who foiled a robbery by two thugs who demanded the 1,000 bags of cement that he was transporting.
- Carib must confront trading challenges together
- Suicide-prevention organisation launched
- Know someone with suicidal tendencies?
University fee hike - Tuition rises 10-15%
Some undergraduate tuition fees will be passing the quarter-million-dollar mark this summer when local universities hike fees to offset a cut in tertiary-education subsidy, but moreso to grow revenue in...
Lions humble West Indies
DERBY, England (CMC):West Indies' preparation for next week's first Test suffered a huge blow when they were handed a convincing 10-wicket defeat by England Lions yesterday.Already plagued by the news their skipper Chris Gayle would not join the squad...
In support of the leaders' collections project
During his heyday as a politician, Edward Seaga evoked extreme emotions. Partisans usually either loved him, or loved to hate him.
Letter of the day - Disturbing fires at Negril's Great Morass
The Editor, Sir: Having just completed another long stay as a visitor in Jamaica, I feel compelled to respond to the excellent articles on the environment, and in particular, the problems with fires at the Great Morass in Negril, published in the April 29 edition of...
Inner-city duo dancing for change
When it comes to struggles, Dancin' Dynamites duo Marlando Shirley and Menase Hines are no strangers to it. The two, who comprise the dance group, Unlimited Dancers, have had a life filled with more grey skies than sunny days.
- All-male cast for comedy revue
- Packed house stands for 'Blakka's' stand-up comedy farewell
- Comedians recall Ellis moments
Fasting
When I stand on the veranda I see the little house perched on the hill. It looks near, but if I want to reach it I have to walk along the road, and after I bend the corner I go down a little hill, then climb a big hill before I reach.
- Artist calls out Jamaica's 'girly men'
- Book Review: For a sense of purpose, team spiritedness
- Leave books alone!
Colourful Oaks
The Bigga Jamaica Oaks Ladies' Day race day on Saturday April 25, at Caymanas Park. A bevy of talented beauties were on parade.
Budget blues ... and green
There was no repeat of the '79 and '99 gas riots, despite widespread fears. A couple of protests last week failed to ignite any favourable response from ordinary people, and even if the security forces were not swift to put down the illegal blocking of roads, the protests would very likely have petered out.
- Audley and Omar: Good sense prevails, but ...
- Labour market, UWI student distribution
- Towards a regional risk-mitigation plan
No
kidding - Drive to help halt children road fatalities
THE simple act of venturing beyond their gate has become a deadly affair for many Jamaican children. Decisions such as a stroll to buys sweets or visiting a friend next door have proved costly for some kids at the hands of motorists.