Dudus still wanted - US Government will not withdraw request for Coke, but won't use power to get him extradited
The United States (US) Government is stepping up its pressure on Jamaica to sign the extradition request for west Kingston strongman Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. A senior US State Department official yesterday made it clear that almost five months after ...
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Family shocked at senseless killing
FATE SOMETIMES presents a series of unfortunate events for the human race.Last Friday 23-year-old Chevelle Morris was dealt one of these when she was killed on her way from downtown Kingston to her community of Duhaney Park in St Andrew...
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GOJ tests the market with 12% bond
In a test of the market on Tuesday, the Government of Jamaica floated a two-month treasury bond that is not only significant for its tenure but was priced at a fixed 12 per cent per annum, in line with goals of the new debt management initiative...
- McConnell acquires sugar lands - But unhappy with the deal
- Dunlop Corbin, Prism to merge
- Business, consumer confidence poles apart
UTech wanted $4.5b loan to acquire stadium - But Grange says request cannot be guaranteed at this time
It appears that a request for a $4.5-billion loan guarantee from the University of Technology (UTech) was the main reason behind the government's decision to dismiss two proposals that the institution had submitted, regarding the conversion of the under-used Greenfield stadium...
- Argentina game presents good chance for youngsters - Burrell views match as start of Brazil World Cup mission
- JNA gets 'Netball House'
- JN to furnish scholarships for netballers, coach
EDITORIAL - Debt management, now for the rest
Many will insist, not without logic, that the debt-restructuring programme Prime Minister Bruce Golding will formally unveil to Jamaicans tonight is effectively a default. That as it may be, what the Government is engaged in is a practical expedience...
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Jamaica's crime déjà vu
The Editor, Sir: The headlines scream new murder record. But no one is surprised. At five a day, including Christmas Day, even the deaf and the blind could hear and see it coming. Over the last 20 years, the pattern has been well established...
'Bashment Granny' movie hits Carib June 16 - Everaldo Creary role among 'surprises' not in first trailer
There should be a 'bashment' opening to the summer movie season in Jamaica this year with the premiere of the Bashment Granny movie on June 16.There are plans for premieres across the Caribbean, the UK, USA and Canada. However, Paul O Beale, director and producer ...
Your health strategy for 2010
Businesses use organisational strategy to make their companies more successful. This involves developing a vision and a mission which explains what the business hopes to achieve. Next, the organisational strategy requires that businesses assess the strength...
Rampant cabinet reshuffling ahead of possible elections
St Vincent (CMC): Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has removed two ministers from his Cabinet in a minor reshuffle that political observers say is designed to re-energise his administration ahead of a general election that could be held later this year.