Cool runnings in Ginger Hall
One sorry-looking black donkey tied to a tree and an alarmingly round ram goat staring blankly at me.Other than that, it seemed I was all alone. The sign at the bottom of the hill read Ginger Hall and I was longing to see someone with whom I could strike up...
She's 101 years strong
The Gleaner Company Ltd.'s eldest pensioner Ethel Telfer is now 101 years old. Ms. Telfer, who celebrated her birthday on December 28, started working at The Gleaner as an office helper in 1936. Born in Mount Lebanus, Trinityville, St. Thomas, in 1906, she lived in the district ...
Union demands urgent meeting on Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) with Transport Minister
The Union of Clerical Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE), representing members of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), has requested a meeting with Mike Henry, Minister of Transport and Works. In a letter sent to Minister Henry, Danny...
Former ministers among eight to stand trial for fraud in T&T
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): Two former ministers are among eight persons ordered to stand trial on fraud charges in relation to the Piarco International Airport rehabilitation project. Chief Magistrate Sherman McNicolls ruled that former finance minister ...
'Do not pay hiked fares'
Transport Authority officials are advising commuters on the Spanish Town to Half-Way Tree/Downtown route who take coaster buses not to pay any increased fare.Instead the Authority wants commuters to report any such demand for increased fares to its...
Farmers welcome Gov't's support for agriculture
The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has welcomed the Government's decision to provide assistance to farmers, amounting to $100 million. The Jamaica Livestock Association (JLA) has also commended the Government's financial intervention to support the sector ...
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