'My hands are clean' Paulwell defends reputation -
Says he did Ja good
PUBLIC PERCEPTION of corruption within the ministry over which he presided, and repeated scandals, have sullied his image. Yet, former Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce (MITEC), Phillip Paulwell, remains unperturbed.
Golding wants PSC dissolved?
The controversy over the selection of Professor Stephen Vasciannie to the post of Solicitor General deepened yesterday with reports emerging that Prime Minister Bruce Golding had asked the Governor-General to...
Education Ministry pulls another book - Commissioned audit finds controversial text
Another textbook is to be withdrawn from the nation's secondary-school system.This time, the book is on the Education Ministry's approved list. It was found wanting during an ongoing audit commissioned by Minister of Education Andrew Holness.
Reggae Boyz's historic World Cup debut 'Twas a great day!'
It has been a long while since the heart of the nation has throbbed with the pulsating beat that brought the country together 10 years ago."Not even the Cricket World Cup was as powerful," a female...
Steven Malcolm, Peter Cargill - their contribution will never be forgotten
WESTERN BUREAU: When the annals of Jamaica's campaign in the 1998 World Cup are written, Steven 'Shorty' Malcolm and Peter 'Jair' Cargill are bound to take positions of prominence.Both players, known for their never-say-die...
Haitian twins make Jamaica their home
WESTERN BUREAU: When Pierre and his twin brother, Eduardo, left the shores of Anse d' Hainault in the impoverished country of Haiti in March 2003, with 11 others aboard a 30-foot boat, there was one place on their minds: the United States.
Gov't gives flexi-time the go-ahead
Ocho Rios, St. Ann: Prime Minister Bruce Golding has given the assurance that the Government will be going ahead with plans to establish flexi-time in Jamaica.
Shields defends police's decision to close case
Last week marked the fourth week in the coroner's inquest into the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer. The 58-year-old former England player's nude, motionless body was found by staff at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on the morning of March 18.
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