Hopeful Christmas! Mixed reactions from shoppers and vendors
SHOPPERS AND vendors in Coronation Market, downtown Kingston, are expressing hope for the upcoming Christmas season, despite the turbulent economic times.The market, which is one of the largest in the island, is...
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Bring back the old Christmas - pensioner
WITH SEVERAL persons counting down the days to celebrating Christmas, Mertle Henry, the oldest Scotiabank pensioner, says she is not happy with the way the day is now celebrated. Henry, 91, said the high rate of violence in...
- Lyns trial: Verdict could be handed down soon
- Across the nation
- Suspect in guns and ammo find interrogated
Préval to chair CARICOM next year
HAITIAN PRESIDENT René Préval is set to take up the post of chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) next July, in a bid to forge closer ties with the regional bloc.The announcement was made during the end-of-year press conference via...
Shield Showdown, St George's hunt clincher
The battle for the symbol of all-island schoolboy football supremacy - the Oliver Shield - will culminate today when defending champions St George's College renew their battle with rural area champions St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), at the Harbour View Mini Stadium, starting at 3 p.m.
- Williams confident, but cautious
- Jo Wigman Rally to launch season
- Wizards aim to cast spell on Legends
Road safety needs new strategy
In the last two weeks, the nation has recorded two horrific road accidents involving public-passenger vehicles. A total of six persons perished in grisly accidents in St Ann and Clarendon. Of course, death is only part of the story, because other passengers who sustained serious injuries may have debilitating long-term effects.
LETTER OF THE DAY: Gully vs Gaza and Bruce vs Portia
The Editor, Sir: Unless someone has been off the island with no access to our local electronic media, there is no way they could have missed or not had an opinion about the Gully-Gaza meeting that was...
Cameron's 'Avatar' premieres in London to cheers
LONDON (AP): A delighted audience clapped and cheered as the lights came on after the world premiere of James Cameron's sci-fi extravaganza Avatar in London on Thursday.The 3-D epic about humans taking extraterrestrial form as they explore a distant...
Let's Talk Life: Yearning for more
Dear Counsellor: I have been married for 30 years but lately I have been feeling bored. My children are now adults and it's just the two of us. I feel that I need some excitement in my life.
De GAP
has reasons to
celebrate
In recognition of its fifth anniversary, De GAP celebrated in style at its new store location at the Hilton Kingston Jamaica Hotel. In a two-fold affair, De GAP introduced guests to its store (having relocated from Sovereign Centre), and its Christmas collection.
One Touch
of
Raine
Inspired to give back to the needy, dancehall artiste Raine Seville and long-time best friend Sophronia McKenzie have put their heart into the non-profit organisation, One Touch Charity Limited.