'Charge him!' - Contractor general reports evidence of corruption against Joseph Hibbert
Government Member of Parliament (MP) Joseph Hibbert was in breach of government regulations and Ministry of Transport and Works staff orders when he accepted payments from bridge-building firm Mabey and Johnson, Contractor General Greg Christie has said in his special...
Welcome to Rat Trap!
Rat Trap is a quaint community in Eastern Westmoreland, the constituency of former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson. It is situated at the foot of the Belvedere Mountains and is surrounded by Kew Park, formerly an extensive farming property....
- Police youth clubs bridge the gap
- JPS, NWC to team up for hydropower production
- How do I get temporary status for my family?
9.95% BNS loan offer - JMA prays new facility will start a trend
Scotiabank Jamaica has opened up a $500 million loan window for the productive sector, but while the pool is relatively small compared to the demand for credit, the price at 9.95 per cent interest is one of the cheapest deals that a commercial bank has...
- KES liquidator quits - JMB may cash in on Scott's personal guarantee
- Eliminate tax incentives, says economist - Too costly for Jamaica
- FirstCaribbean shuttering Newport West branch - Opening another in Portmore
'I'm very surprised I was not selected'
Former Jamaica captain, Tamar Lambert, has expressed shock and disappointment at being left out of the island's 14-man squad to contest the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President's Cup that begins in Guyana on October 28...
- WICB, WIPA finally reach an agreement
- Marshall stands out
- All eyes on Argentina - Giants in three-team battle for World Cup berth
EDITORIAL - Send Mr Chuck to national security
We, like all Jamaicans - save, perhaps, the criminals - wish a speedy and full recovery for Senator Dwight Nelson, the national security minister, who, by now, should have undergone major abdominal surgery in the United States...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Misunderstood
The Editor, Sir: I noted with some surprise Dr Omar Davies' letter yesterday complaining about my comments on the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and my not acknowledging him as the originator of the strategic plan for developed status...
Seretse Small has a giant heart for music
Seretse Small is an extraordinary Jamaican musician. He has been involved in almost every aspect of the music industry and has demonstrated a great degree of stick-to-itiveness. Not only is he the CEO of Griot Music, but he is an accomplished jazz guitarist...
- Buju meets gay group in San Francisco
- LTM tribute to Wycliffe Bennett
- University Players revive Rhone's 'Two Can Play'
Why are we still poor?
As the recession deepens, the standard of living of many Jamaicans has declined. By all indications, the months ahead are going to be worse. The questions that I would like to pose are: Why is Jamaica still struggling? Why do we remain poor? Here are some thoughts on the matter...
UNITED STATES - Obama's health-care reform clears first hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP): President Barack Obama's vow to reform the United States health-care system cleared a key hurdle yesterday with a bonus vote from a moderate Republican whose backing could be key to final...