US denied - Government says no to extradition request for St James businessman
After being bombarded with criticisms about its tardiness in signing an extradition warrant for Tivoli Gardens' strongman, Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, the Government is again embroiled in a major extradition controversy with the United States government...
- Tardy MPs - Members of parliament slow to request CDF money
- Hope rises from the rubble - Young Haitians want to work to develop ailing country
- Nelson to unveil tough measures today
Haitians treated in Jamaica
Haitians Injured by the devastating earthquake in their homeland are already showing up in Jamaica. The Ministry of Health's director of emergency, disaster management and special services, Dr Marion Bullock-DuCasse, disclosed yesterday at a monthly press ...
- Change course ... or else - Theology school president warns of impending disaster
- LIME wins at Privy Council
- Modernisation for Old Harbour beach
Freeze on new repo traders
A temporary freeze on the licensing of securities dealers whose business models are skewed towards trading in repurchase agreement and other short-term liabilities will take effect next Tuesday as part of the financial-sector reform in adherence...
- Adrian Stokes, Jason Morris tipped to join VM Wealth
- JDX not enough - Bowen
- Overall public-sector deficit planted at 12.75% - Shaw blames low revenues, Jamaica Debt Exchange
Jamaica hunt three-in-a-row
FOURSQUARE, Barbados (CMC): Reigning champions Jamaica are highly favoured to extend their unstoppable run in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) regional first-class championship when they face Guyana in the third round, starting today at Foursquare...
- Americans hit young Reggae Girlz for six
- Eltham, XLCR, Innswood win big
- England book last eight clash with WI
EDITORIAL - CARICOM must assert itself in Haiti's reconstruction
The plan for an international conference to consider the reconstruction of Haiti beyond the immediate humanitarian crisis is a good one. We also welcome the decision by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), apparently on the recommendation...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Misconceptions about tourist interests
The Editor, Sir: "The Jewish Diaspora of the Caribbean: An International Conference" was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel from January 12 - 14. Participants included the local and international Jewish community as well as representatives from academic institutions...
Cliff's 'Existence'
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inductee Jimmy Cliff is on the verge of releasing his latest CD, titled Existence. The project has 15 exciting songs, 13 of which are brand new compositions. On a recent trip to the island, Cliff gave this reporter an opportunity to listen...
Couples Tower Isle celebrates 32
It was at Couples Tower Isle hotel in St Mary that the all-inclusive concept was introduced to Jamaica, back in 1978. Now, 32 years later, the hotel, which recently benefited from a multi-million dollar transformation, is celebrating another successful year...