Re-allocate money from special funds to finance budget, say analysts
Political commentator Martin Henry is proposing that government re-allocate money from special funds to finance some of the country’s needs.
Jamaica seeks justice - Dispute with Barbados may head to CCJ
Jamaica's dispute with Barbados over the alleged ill-treatment of 20-year-old Shanique Myrie could be headed to the Trinidad and Tobago-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
Kingston Central police forge ahead with anti-crime plan
A 65 per cent reduction in murders so far this year when compared with last year has left the police in the tough Kingston Central division confident that they are doing something right.
Windalco's July 1 opening still on track
UC RUSAL, the Russian firm that controls a big chunk of Jamaica's bauxite production, is insisting that the planned July 1 reopening of the Windalco Kirkvine bauxite plant in Williamsfield, Manchester, remains on schedule.
Jamaica lead medal count ... 20 gold, 15 silver and 2 bronze after 32 finals
Jamaica's bid to top the 40th Carifta Games, which is being staged at the Montego Bay Stadium, in St James, was well on course yesterday afternoon, as at press time, with 32 finals completed, the local contingent were leading the medal count with 37 medals - 20 gold, 15 silver and two bronze.
EDITORIAL - No transparency on energy
In yesterday's Gleaner, Mr Damian Obiglio, the CEO of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), the light and power company, was quoted as making the point that had the decision been his, coal would long have been the country's fuel of choice to fire its power plants to generate energy.
LETTER OF THE DAY - Reaching out to our lawmen
Our nation's overworked, overstressed, but most dedicated peace-keepers are overwhelmed with grief and profound sadness. The nature of the job has taken its toll on their lives and well-being of so many in the security forces that only the grace of God can console them.
A colourful Beach J'ouvert ... Event filled with fun, paint, performances
Another year has come and gone and left carnival enthusiasts wanting even more. Saturday night at the James Bond Beach in Oracabessa St Mary, patrons were treated to yet another staging of the highly anticipated Smirnoff Beach J'ouvert.
Lady Allen all set for royal wedding
Having watched as the late Diana, Princess of Wales, wed heir to the British throne, Prince Charles; and the subsequent revelation to the world of their firstborn, Prince William's baby pictures, it was more than a delight for Lady Allen wife of Governor General Sir Patrick Allen to be invited to his wedding to Kate Middleton on Friday, April 29.