SLB reminds borrowers of incentive for maintaining high GPA
The Students' Loan Bureau (SLB) is reminding borrowers that there is an incentive for maintaining a high grade point average (GPA) during their period of study. Manager of the SLB's Loan Servicing Department, Cheryl Surjue, said that...
‘Some MPs don't read'
In the last six years, since the establishment of Jamaicas single anti-corruption body, the audited financial statements of the Integrity Commission (IC) have been submitted and tabled in Parliament as part of its annual report. In at least four...
Motorist killed gangland-style in front of MoBay police facility
Western Bureau: A motorist was shot and killed gangland-style in front of the polices control centre, formerly the Church Street Police Station, in downtown Montego Bay, St James, early Monday night by gunmen who reportedly chased his vehicle...
Boyz vs US, Poch vs McClaren
IT WILL be a battle of the newly appointed coaches in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals when the Reggae Boyz face off against the United States (USA) across two legs in the November international window. Jamaica will play hosts to USA in...
Mexico says foreign firms have pledged US$20b in investments, but many are old or uncertain
Mexican officials announced on Tuesday what they claimed was US$20 billion in new foreign direct investment in Mexico, but much of that was neither new nor completely certain. Investor confidence in Mexico has been shaken recently by controversial...
Lt Stitchie gets $150,000 donation from Sterling Gospel Music Awards
The fundraising effort to assist ailing dancehall veteran Cleveland ‘Lieutenant Stitchie Laing received an additional boost today with a donation of $150,000. “Its tougher than steel right now,” declared his wife Sophia at the ceremony on...
Editorial | Freeing the judiciary
As a practical and philosophical matter, Chief Justice Bryan Sykes stands on firm ground with his suggestion that the Court Administration Division (CAD) be given full control of the management of the entirety, rather than a portion, of the...
Letter of the Day | Stop the decay of the courts
THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 15, The Gleaner published an article titled ‘Decayed courts, poor infrastructure a long-standing concern, says chief justice. An old maxim came to mind when I read the article. It states: ‘Justice must be seen to be..
Something Extra | Thursday
On Sunday, dog lovers from all ends of the island journeyed to the Kingston Polo Club for the True Pet Food Expo. Many of them walked away with prizes and surprises for their care and control of not only their pets, but vulnerable dogs islandwide...
Uncorked expands with Chop'd
When Butchers Block closed its doors in Loshusan Plaza, Kingston, the principals of Uncorked knew it was the perfect spot to bring to life a grab-and-go healthy food salad restaurant. This new spot will be called Chopd by Uncorked and is set to...
Southern Africa enduring worst hunger crisis in decades
CAPE TOWN (AP): Months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the regions worst hunger crisis in decades, the United Nations food agency...