CMI to begin new shipping degree
Responding to the growing demands of the local and international shipping industry, the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) will on June 19, commence its Master of Science (MSc) in shipping management and logistics, in conjunction with the Cyprus International...

Olympians minted in gold
Prime Minister Bruce Golding examines the 2008 Beijing Olympic Commemorative Coin presented to him by governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Derick Latibeaudiere, at the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House, St Andrew, on June 5.

US to build US$8.7b tunnel
Officials are launching the nation's largest transportation project - a third tunnel into New York City that's expected to generate 6,000 construction jobs and be completed by 2017.The tunnel is being launched at a ceremony Monday in northern New Jersey.

Airlines forecast US$9b loss
The world's airlines will collectively lose US$9 billion this year - nearly double the previous projections - and face a slow recovery as the economic crisis saps air travel and cargo demand, an industry body warned on Monday. The International Air...