Corrupt country - Jamaica falls again in int'l ranking
Jamaica's dismal slide down the international corruption index is continuing, with the latest data showing the country slipping a further three places.The 2009 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) from Transparency International shows Jamaica at 99th of the 180 countries...
- 'Rise up and walk' - Jamaican builds one of the 50 best inventions of the year
- 'I don't need a job' - OUR head prepared to walk if independence not maintained
- Sorrel, gungo ready for Christmas
'Hello Neighbour' celebrates four years
Hi neighbour! Breaking news! After 12 years of gestation in the "womb of my mind", this writer gave birth to a strong and bouncing idea by the name of 'Hello Neighbour'. Today we celebrate four years since it became flesh. Conception began 16 years ago...
- Fresh wind blows for youth in Windsor
- Ken Jones no longer with OPM
- Pica Corner - Addressing the new passport fees
JMMB acquires savings and loans - Expands presence in Dom Rep
Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) has acquired a 80 per cent stake share in Corporacion de Credito America S.A. (CCA) a Domini-can Republic-based savings and loans institution. The deal is subject to regulatory approval. The US$1.2-million transaction...
- Digicel reports 10% growth in half-year profit
- GraceKennedy hires risk consultant to strengthen financial division - Adds new Caribbean markets for foodGrace
- Trade Winds outsources Tru-Juice exports - Partners with US distributor to double foreign sales
Boyz, SA in dreary draw
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa:A controversial re-fereeing decision not to award Jamaica a goal after a shot from striker Dane Richards appeared to have crossed the goal line; coupled with two huge saves by goalkeeper, Dwayne Miller, highlighted a goalless draw...
EDITORIAL - Forget the debate, get on with the job
We agree with Prime Minister Bruce Golding on two points: First, his administration faces global economic conditions that are substantially worse than anything his predecessors had to confront during their 18 years in office...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Give Golding a chance
The Editor, Sir:I would like to comment on Dr Omar Davies' article in The Sunday Gleaner titled 'Half-truths, sideshows and the real issues'. The former finance minister, who approved Derick Latibeaudiere's contract, failed to explain fully...
John Mayer makes sure his music rises above the tabloids
NEW YORK (AP): If you're engrossed in the tabloid Internet-gossip that has come to define the celebrity world, then John Mayer's latest CD, Battle Studies, could provide enough fodder to fill at least a dozen Perez Hilton blog posts or at least one story...
Prevent a heart attack
It seems a regular thing these days - men dropping down and dying from heart attacks! The men are usually relatively young and apparently healthy. So, what is a heart attack and what are the signs of this condition also called myocardial infarction or an MI?