Budget shocker - Gov't plans to spend $6b more than initially projected
The Government has tacked on just over $6 billion to its spending plans for the fiscal year despite repeated pronouncements from Prime Minister Bruce Golding that a major shortfall in revenue would lead to a sharp cut in the Budget...
- Money worries - Analysts wonder how Government will finance increased Budget
- Supplementary Estimates 2009-2010: Mixed bag for police - Soldiers to get a portion of outstanding salaries
- What the analysts say…
Here's how to get your permanent stay in Jamaica
I have been living in Jamaica for several years and have recently retired from my job. I love the island and wish to remain here even longer. Do I qualify for permanent residence status? Over the years, many persons have expressed ...
- Elaine's giving spirit
- Health, wellness workshop at UWI on Friday
- Portland school closes doors as taxi, bus operators protest
NHT has cash to back new benefits - Cap on subsidies will ensure solvency, says CEO
After two years of running operating deficits, the National Housing Trust (NHT) reported a $1.8 billion profit for its financial year to March 31 and, according to the agency's chief executive officer, Earl Samuels, it is highly unlikely that a raft of new initiatives...
- Small developer defies recession - Rolls out new St Catherine houses with bank loans
- JSE improves oversight with automated surveillance system
- Government sides with Opposition over bank rates
Walker hopes to break world record 'soon'
Olympic and World Championship 400m hurdles champion, Melaine Walker, says her next big goal is to break the event's world record, which at present stands at 52.34 seconds.Speaking on her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport yesterday...
EDITORIAL - Do Kartel and Mavado really respect their fans?
No matter what the nihilists among us might argue, it can't be right, and certainly isn't legal, to enter a crowded theatre and shout "fire". Quite appropriately, as Adidja Palmer would appreciate, you would be held accountable for the ensuing stampede and the injuries...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Opposition should be more supportive
The Editor, Sir: After having listened to utterances made by the leader of the People's National Party (PNP) Portia Simpson Miller at her party's conference I am convinced the message has not reached home that we need to chart a new course for the new Jamaica...
Dawes and friends win Emmy
A multimedia website depicting the human face of HIV/AIDS in Jamaica, LiveHopeLove.com, won an Emmy for new approaches to news and documentary programming in the arts, lifestyle and culture category. The prize was announced on Monday at the 30th annual...
- Ticket price balanced against projections - sometimes
- Obama does Letterman
- Travolta extortion trial begins
Breastfeeding in emergencies
National breast-feeding Week is being observed this week. During this period, Jamaica joins the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action and other advocates for breastfeeding such as WHO and UNICEF in emphasising the importance of breastfeeding at all times...