Same-sex lessons - Ministry-recommended textbook lists homosexual unions as family option
Several secondary school teachers are caught in a bind trying to explain homosexual unions as a viable family option as presented in a Ministry of Education-recommended textbook. The controversial clause in the book entitled, C-SEC Home Economics and Beyond (Management) by Rita Dyer...

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Farewell, Commish!
Gleaner writer takes two at Paho awards
Foreign workers get extension
Another JLP MP faces ineligibility
New Government boards approved
Vasciannie tipped for Solicitor General
'Woolmer counting coils of US$'
Way clear for parish council elections
Scrap metal exports banned

Adventist Church world president stresses personal empowerment
Seventh-day Adventist Church world president Pastor Jan Paulsen gave a resounding endorsement of Adventist young people on Saturday - even offering a "yeah mon!" in Jamaican slang - during Let's Talk Caribbean, the 17th...

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... Will not shelter criminals
What is the 'castle' in Portmore?
'We will not sacrifice economies'
IAPA wants journalist's killers to serve full sentences
Haiti was launching pad for HIV into US - study
Work resumption on Treasure Beach canal to start soon
New lease on life for burnt-out victims
Live to give

Virgin invests US$200m in Kingston route - Branson vows no retreat, meets with Golding today
Sir Richard Branson's investment in Jamaica to service the London route acquired from Air Jamaica is running at US$200 million (J$13.5 billion), the billionaire said Tuesday. The majority of those funds financed acquisition of a new plane to service the route.

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Wehby exploring offshore centre - Eric Crawford to head committee
JMMB constructing three new branches - Replaces Tropical Plaza outlet with kiosk at Courts
RBTT net profit dips in second quarter - Looks to retail banking to boost income in periods ahead
Merrill Lynch CEO O'Neal is out
Open forum for WTO banana dispute hearings
Taking control of your productivity

Premier League crisis
THE CASH Plus Premier League (CPPL), which turned one month old yesterday, has been thrown into turmoil and uncertainty after the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) suspended today's round of games. General secretary of the JFF, Burchell Gibson, yesterday laid the blame squarely...

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Bridgeport look to extend streak
Bridgeport strike twice against XLCR
Royal Kingdom for feature
An innings well played, 'Wagga'
Garvey Maceo, Dinthill square off for spot in final
Georgia Country get by Racquet-eers
Campbell, McClymont top charts at Chambers 10K
NFL - Favre leads Packers to victory over Broncos
Another county stint on cards for Taylor
Brazil to host 2014 World Cup

EDITORIAL - Is there a minister in the House?
Crime fighting, as we have repeatedly stated in these columns, is not the purview of any one individual - not a commissioner of police, military chief, security minister or prime minister. But the country expects to see in its government and appointed minister...

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Gender politics (III)
NOTE-WORTHY: Helping deportees

LETTER OF THE DAY - Bite on this, Mr Mayor!
THE EDITOR, Sir:I RECEIVED a frantic call from one of our clients on Saturday last, stating that the Kingston and St.Andrew Corporation (KSAC) was in the process of removing one of our neighbourhood signs along Shortwood Road, presumably as part of the mayor's promise...

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Bold step for our benefit
The bidding for sugar
Technology vs crime
Historical items that could boost tourism
PNP has lost direction
Videos would tell the story
No pedestalfor the US

Yendi's outfits
Yendi Phillipps will be looking like a tropical gem at the Miss World pageant to be held in Sanya, China, on December 2.Last Tuesday, Miss Jamaica World 2007 showcased her wardrobe for the big competition, at the Spartan Health Club. Miss Jamaica World 2005, Dr. Terri-Karelle Griffith...

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Movements ready for 26th concert season
Embassy of Cuba puts Spanish twist on fashion

Fabulously fit at 50
There were no 'swivelled-up, miserable old hags' at this meeting to feed the stereotype of women fortunate enough to enter the second half of their lives. Such is the changing face of life into menopause and beyond. The meeting was the first public lecture of the Jamaica Association....

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LETTERS - Eat dinner for breakfast
Asthma can be controlled
Men with deep voices have more children
Eating well during menopause
Notes from the field - Ganja use among young people
Working out with weights