Windies through - Team qualifies for Super Eight round of Cricket World Cup
A DAY that got off to a sombre start at Sabina Park yesterday ended on a high for the West Indies as the hosts advanced to the Super Eight stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup after beating Zimbabwe by six wickets. With flags still flying at half mast...
Road woes in Norwood
WHAT'S NOT WORKING? - Simply put, the roads in Norwood in Montego Bay, St. James, are desperately in need of repair. Residents claim this has been the case for more than five years. SYNOPSIS OF THE SITUATION: Many potholes have taken up permanent residence...
West Indies ease into Super Eights
The West Indies, one of the favourites to walk away with the title, booked a place in the second round of the Cricket World Cup when, as expected, they defeated Zimbabwe at Sabina Park yesterday - and with captain Brian Lara arrogantly hitting a four...
EDITORIAL - Play on, in tribute to Woolmer
The sudden death of Bob Woolmer, the coach of Pakistan, has inevitably cast a dark shadow over the Cricket World Cup (CWC), particularly the remainder of matches to be held in Jamaica. For the fact is, Bob Woolmer was found unconscious in his Kingston hotel...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Trinidad's selfishness deserves criticism
THE EDITOR, Sir: I fully endorse Mrs. Frankson's criticism of the actions of the Trinidad authorities. In my experience, this nation and certain of its private sector companies display a selfish attitude that is not conducive to regional integration.
Drama, humour, magic from Shandong Acrobatic Troupe
The name of their region in China has long come to Jamaica stenciled on bags of cement, but on Saturday night the Shandong Acrobatic Troupe employed strength, dexterity and flexibility of very pliant limbs in a concrete display of their art at the Ranny Williams...
