West Kingston criminals now afraid, says McGregor
The head of the West Kingston Police, Senior Superintendent Steve McGregor, says criminals in the division are now scared because they no longer enjoy the support of residents.
No garbage money - Lack of funds stalls dump upgrades announced in 2003
More than 10 years after announcing plans to convert facilities such as the Riverton City dump in St Andrew and the Retirement dump in St James to landfills, the state agency responsible for the...
Senator bats for more seats for women in legislature
GOVERNMENT SENATOR Imani Duncan-Price is pushing for a legislated 60/40 per cent gender-neutral reserved seat system of appointments to the Upper House."This goes further than the 30 per cent stated in the National Policy on Gender Equality - this is so...
Rewarding excellence at the workplace
The Guardian Life family hosted its 14th annual awards event on March 1, and members of staff dressed to the nines to collect their trophies and celebrate with each other at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel....
'I got it right' - Fraser-Pryce keeps World Indoors 60m gold in Jamaica
Now only the second woman to win the 60m, 100m, and 200m trio of World titles, Jamaican superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is a little surprised at her gold medal run in the 60m at the IAAF World Indoor Championships (WIC) at the Ergo Arena in Sopot...
EDITORIAL - Resetting US-Caribbean relations
When Joe Biden, America's vice-president, stopped in at Port-of-Spain last May for talks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, his visit was overshadowed by that of China's leader, Xi Jinping, a few days later.Mr Xi, early in his presidency and in...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Ganja is not that dangerous
THE EDITOR, Sir:Regarding Aldyth Buckland's letter on Saturday, March 8, 2014, titled 'Yes, ganja can damage the brain', I should take the good doctor to task with a few pointers.1.
'Yardie' play makes Hollywood rounds
Jamaican actress, writer, comedienne and TV host Sardia Robinson is making her mark on the Hollywood scene and inspiring women across the country with her one woman show, From a Yardie to a Yankee...
Triple fashion threat on the catwalk - London and Milan Fashion Week Falll/Winter 2014
London and Milan Fashion week both ended on an extremely high note this season. The designs told stories of fantasy and dreams from Sicily to an ode to London mod from the 1960's. The collections overall had their own voice and aesthetics ...
Something extra
The carnival highlights are still pouring in from Trinidad as soca lovers remain on a high from the fêtes over in the twin-island republic, and #teamblue has embarked on a new expedition, so follow the #roadtocarnival journey...
Happy 5th birthday, bull market
NEW YORK (AP):The current bull run is not the longest, or strongest in history, but it has survived a near default by the United States (US) government, a debt crisis in Europe, and a war in Syria.Despite all the obstacles thrown in its way, this bull...