Things fall apart - Portia factor fades, Young Turks want out
PEOPLE'S NATIONAL Party (PNP) insiders have said the impending decision not to contest any more by-elections is geared towards saving the political career of party president Portia Simpson Miller.
- More than an MJ fan
- 'Hype lifestyle' a costly undertaking - Jackson leaves an estimated $500m debt
- Steep task in Cornwall Mountain division
Dead within days after birth
WHEN LEROY and Marva Gordon found out that they would be having a, baby, they were naturally overjoyed. After six years of marriage, the couple had been planning for several years to start a family.
- Losing a baby is painful
- Who should live? High medical costs put premature babies at risk
- A voice for Maxfield Ave - Forrest-Watson calls for revival of youth programme
Online banking grows - More customers choosing 'free' over 'fees'
Jamaica's largest commercial banks are reporting a significant growth in the number of customers resorting to online banking, a free service.
- New income tax threshold and exemptions July 1
- Waiting in vain for claim settlement
- Scotia enters 'living benefit' market
Olympic champions rule
Beijing Olympic champions, Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser, raced to world-leading times to take the men's and women's 100 metres races last night at the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA)/Supreme Ventures National...
- Windies look to hit back
- Quality strokes, mesmerising spin highlight World T20
- Whitmore wants tighter defence, goals
Trinidad's offer and Jamaica's energy debate
It is likely to be mere coincidence that the Government has finally got around to soliciting public comment on its energy green paper that has languished for three years.That it is now stirring is...
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS: IMF shock attack - Lessons from Latvia and Ghana for Jamaica
- Real-estate distortions
- Child sexual abuse and underdevelopment
LETTER OF THE DAY - GSAT under fire
The Editor, Sir:There would seem to be an undue dissatisfaction with the GSAT as a placement instrument for students aged 11 entering secondary education.This degree of dissatisfaction, however, can have a negative effect...
The indomitable Jah B - Bunny Wailer starts digital reissue of solo catalogue, honours Bob and Tosh through performances and forgives Italy
Bunny Wailer, original member and sole remaining lead voice from the Wailing Wailers, the Jamaican group which splintered into the outstanding fragments of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and himself, has started a digital reissue of his solo catalogue.
Book Review: A powerful, poignant story
Patricia Powell paints her word pictures in minute detail and in warm, rich colours. Not like the broad, bland strokes used by some writers. Instead, she takes delight in describing each and every person, location and situation in great detail. She does so very well.
Powerhouse of performances
The annual Powerful Women and Men Perform for Charity show was staged in front of a packed National Indoor Sports Centre last Sunday. The event is now a well-sought-after calendar item but many...
Obama is right on Iran
What is perhaps most amazing about the crisis in Iran is how people all over the world and Iranian nationals all over the diaspora are absolutely certain that the election was rigged.
- PetroCaribe: Yes, we can
- CARICOM's energy policy in limbo
- The constitutional rights of dual citizens
Obama mulls indefinite prison stays
WASHINGTON (AP): The White House is considering whether to issue an executive order to indefinitely imprison a small number of Guantanamo Bay detainees, concerned that Congress might otherwise stymie its plans to quickly close the naval prison in...
Karters ready to impress
Government officials will play a critical role this week, to facilitate the running of the big international go-kart race meet, which is scheduled to take place on the weekend, at Palisadoes International Raceway.