Caymanas crisis - Escalating prices, regulations hurting horse racing
Horse racing at Caymanas Park is facing a crisis, says Jamaica Racehorse Trainers' Association (JRTA) President Vin Edwards, who is calling on State Minister of Finance Don Wehby to meet with trainers to address the issues. Wehby, a prominent owner, has portfolio responsibility for racing....
Sade is Jamaica's queen bee
One misplaced consonant can change the world. That proved to be the undoing of Janielle Walters yesterday as Sade Dunbar of Immaculate High School took The Gleaner Children's Own Spelling Bee All-Island title. This, after second-place Walters of Clarendon tripped up on s-y-n-d-r-o-m-e....
Memories of Marley
In recognition of the anniversary of the birth of reggae icon Bob Marley, The Gleaner spoke to some of the people who knew him best, to get their 'memories of Marley'.'Cat' first met Bob Marley when he was only 11 years old. Both of them were born in Rhoden Hall, St Ann, and moved to Kingston ...
Making a hero of a legend
Already a hero in the eyes of Jamaicans and the international community, there has been much debate as to whether Bob Marley, who has already been bestowed with the Order of Merit, should be made a National Hero. Professor Rex Nettleford, vice-chancellor emeritus at the University...
Scarce benefits in question - Education payouts concerns auditor general
The approval of more than $500,000 in education benefits to two persons, one, a close relative of a former project officer in the Social, Economic and Support Programme (SESP) unit, has led the Auditor General's Department to raise concerns of nepotism by the officer involved....
Divided loyalty has no part in Parliament - Dabdoub's lawyer
Attorney-at-law Gayle Nelson, who is representing People's National Party candidate Abe Dabdoub, submitted yesterday at the election petition hearing in the Supreme Court that people with divided loyalty had no part in Parliament. Dabdoub is seeking to be declared ...
Why celebrate Ash Wednesday?
Today is Ash Wednesday and all that matters for many is that it is a holiday, which means no work or school. This holiday is celebrated every year, but the truth is, many are unaware of why this day is set aside as a public holiday. Take for example, André Jones...
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