Health ministry ails - But Spencer says cash-strapped situation no crisis
The Ministry of Health has finally admitted that a shortage of cash is affecting the availability of drugs in some public-health institutions. But the ministry is not joining those who claim the sector is in crisis, instead it argues that the most pressing problems ...
Lady of courage saves teen's life
A family is happy today because of the heroics of a member of the St John's Ambulance team, based in Prospect, St Mary, just a few hundred metres from the St Ann border.The venue was the Buckfield playing field in Ocho Rios in October....
- Mad rush on passport office
- 'Children at Risk' conference next week
- Expanding drug treatment: Is US ready to step up?
NWC floats $900m bond - Money to reduce USD debt exposure
National Water Commission (NWC), a state monopoly that produces and distributes potable water supplies, last week floated a seven-year bond on the Jamaican market, successfully raising $900 million after a one-week private placement...
- Management changes at Scotiabank - Two positions cut, three portfolios revised
- Chris Dehring replaces Barros as LIME Ja chairman
- AIC equity fund invests in condo complex
Reggae Boyz depart for 'motherland' ... Jamaicans leave island for South Africa friendly
Several members of Jamaica's 20-man senior football team departed the island yesterday for South Africa, where they will face the FIFA 2010 World Cup host in a friendly international at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein next week Tuesday...
- Bridgeport, Eltham in Manning Cup derby
- Phillips loving life in Norway
- Rose battles injuries for top form
EDITORIAL - Grasping the mettle of athletics
A clutch of initiatives was unveiled this week which ought to deepen confidence that Jamaica is moving beyond talk to concrete action, in leveraging the island's prowess in track-and-field athletics even as the country develops the next generation of potential world beaters...
LETTER OF THE DAY - How to dent guns-for-drugs trade
The Editor, Sir: Prime Minister Bruce Golding has hinted that he will be going to Haiti to have discussions at the diplomatic level, re the guns-for-drugs trade. How will this visit to Haiti stop the trade? Our Government and security forces continue to feed us ...
Pulse's full figures hit TV tonight
Friday the 13th may be associated with menacing superstitions, but it will be quite the contrary today for the contestants on Pulse's Full Figure Reality Series. The historic and highly-anticipated television event is set to premiere tonight at 9 p.m. on CVM TV.
Out & About for Restaurant Week
The Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week provided just the right boost for the food business during what is usually a lull before the Christmas season kicks in. Many people took the opportunity of the reduced prices to go out and dine in style.