Water plan a no-go
A MAJOR plank in the Government's drought-mitigation efforts has collapsed, leaving the National Water Commission (NWC) under more pressure to provide even short-term relief to parched Jamaicans....
Use our people!
State minister in charge of local government issues, Robert Montague, was on Tuesday warned of possible unrest if the national clean-up agency continues to use itinerant workers at the expense of hometown citizens....
Encashment of life insurance policies on the rise
In another indication of a tough economy, the life insurance companies in Jamaica are paying out increasing amounts as policyholders turn in their plans for cash...
LIME pumps $21m into JAAA
Telecommunications company LIME yesterday announced a $21-million three-year sponsorship of the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) youth programmes during, a press conference at the Hilton hotel in Kingston....
EDITORIAL - More cause for concern at finance ministry
After his fumbles with the Budget during the last fiscal year and the embarrassment of the bungled tax package last December, we had expected that Audley Shaw would by now have a firm grasp of the finance...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Sexist and rude politicians
The Editor, Sir: Whether it is Republican Representative Joe Wilson shouting: "You lie!" at the president of the United States or K.D.Knight...
Sparkling AJ, hoarse Toots at Studio 38
The goal could hardly be more noble, but Pulse Chairman Kingsley Cooper expressed it very simply."Our intention," he told The Gleaner, "is to present the best of Jamaican music."Answering a question about the purpose...
NOBU comes to Strawberry Hill
It began in 1987 and today there are 23 Nobu Japanese restaurants all over the world. And for the last three days, many Jamaicans have had the opportunity to taste the delights...