Gov't haunted - AA-guarantee deal catches up with Jamaica
THE JAMAICAN Government could be called on to pay more than J$133 million to American Airlines as part of a revenue-guarantee airlift agreement signed last November. American Airlines inked the deal with Jamaican authorities to service the Miami, Dallas and Chicago...
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Campbell ends Trafigura battle with FirstCaribbean
THE LEGAL battle between former general secretary of the People's National Party (PNP), Colin Campbell, and FirstCaribbean International Bank (FCIB) has ended out of court.Efforts to determine the terms of the out-of-court settlement...
Charter bill a hit with US Embassy
AN AMERICAN political officer is lauding Jamaica for creating a Charter of Rights Bill, saying it was healthy for an emerging economy to recognise the rights of its citizens. The officer also pointed to the possibility of an improved relationship with the United States...
'Help me find my dad'
PAUL GREEN has not seen his father in over 37 years. Yet, he is still hoping against the odds that one day they can be reunited, and his yearning will end. "I just want to know my father. I grew up all my life without much interaction with him," said Green.
Jazz festival a tough sell - Gov't not willing to support annual show without evidence of benefits
DESPITE ASCRIBING "iconic" status to the annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, Jamaica Tourist Board Director (JTB) John Lynch tried unsuccessfully on Wednesday to convince a parliamentary committee that the US$500,000 (J$44.5 million) government funding for the event....
Lyns Case - Mother was worried about new items accused took home
THE MOTHER of one of the two men on trial for the murder of Manchester couple Richard and Julia Lyn had expressed concerns about items co-accused Lennox Swaby had taken to her home. Accused Calvin Powell told the police about the concerns raised by Swaby's mother...
Beef up conflict resolution in schools, says Hanna
THE STABBING death of a student at the Ferncourt High School has left member of parliament for the constituency, Lisa Hanna, calling for a renewed push towards conflict resolution in schools. Hanna, who is also the opposition spokesperson on youth, told...
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Usain St Leo Bolt - The world's fastest man
Usain Bolt has captivated the sporting world for the second year in a row. The world is now swiftly running out of superlatives to describe the astonishing performances of this 23-year-old 'superhuman' whose achievements have earned him the Order of Jamaica...
Health ministry urges high-risk groups to be on alert for influenza A symptoms
The Ministry of Health is advising persons who are at high risk for complications from influenza A (H1N1) to pay special attention to their health and visit their health-care provider imme-diately if they experience flu-like symptoms.These persons...
Production of H1N1 vaccine is way behind
SWIFTWATER, Pennsylvania (AP): The United States federal government originally promised 120 million doses of influenza A (H1N1) vaccine by now. Only 13 million have come through. As nervous Americans clamour for the vaccine, production is running several weeks...