'BRING IT ON!' - Bruce Golding challenges PM to political debate
Despite recent poll findings placing him as the underdog to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, Opposition Leader Bruce Golding is challenging her to a series of debates ahead of the upcoming general election.
Teachers reject offer, but classes to go ahead
Despite voting yesterday to reject Government's latest offer on salary and benefits, the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) has assured the public that the school year will start unaffected.
August a good month for the stock market ... Hunt now on for bargains
Analysts who watched the main Jamaica Stock Exchange index decline by nearly 20 per cent for the year to August, are cautiously optimistic about a moderate upswing in the market for the last quarter of 2006, but remain selective about stocks.
Kensington lift Capital and Credit crown
KENSINGTON CAPTAIN Wavell Hinds was full of praise for his players after they carved out a 40-run victory over defending champions Melbourne in the final of the Capital and Credit All-island limited-overs competition at Chedwin Park yesterday.
EDITORIAL - State financing of education THERE ARE some very worrying statistics, published in last Friday's Gleaner, which should concentrate the minds of the Education Minister and others in the policy establishment.
Letter of the day - Are we winning the fight on crime?
THE EDITOR, Sir: We certainly must be grateful for the recent measure of reduction in murders and other crimes and, applaud the effort of all those who contributed in this regard. However, it is important that we do not misread the indicators...
Security checks on music - Artistes suffer from new safety measures
Jamaican musicians and entertainers probably never thought they would see a day when their instruments and accessories are considered a safety threat, but they have .... There have been stories of missed shows, bad weaves and damaged instruments.
Talented youths portray Job's life
Young talents were unearthed at the annual St. Catherine High School performing arts department 2006 production at the school's auditorium, in Spanish Town, recently. This year, the youngsters portrayed the life of biblical character, Job...
He's only the baby father
How absurd! Why should a man be used and treated like a 'baby father machine'? To be independent simply means not being dependent on or controlled by another person or thing. Women who do or say this don't know what it means to be truly independent.
Education - central to the National Plan
Jamaica's 30-year National Plan must be vision-driven; leadership must be transformational; there must be full participation from the people; and proper infrastructure must be put in place to develop and continuously improve on this plan. (Hall)
Thais bind ties
A seven-member delegation from the Kingdom of Thailand, breezed through the island en route to Canada as part of a lobbying tour for their candidate for the next United Nations Secretary General.
