'Oh, hell no!' - Church vows war should Government of Jamaica legalise abortion
An alliance of Church and civic groups yesterday said it would declare war against the Government if it moves to legalise abortion-on-demand and has taken steps to have petitions signed, signalling its disapproval. The group's rejection comes following the tabling of the report...
Banana getting raw deal - Local players accused of sourcing cheaper fruit abroad
Laurie Broderick, government member of Parliament's Internal and External Affairs Committee, yesterday accused some local players in the banana industry of sourcing cheaper fruit, in the Central American market, for export, while ignoring the plight of local growers.
Kern still popular in North East St Elizabeth
WESTERN BUREAU: Despite the contractor general's report, which fingered Kern Spencer for breaches in government's procurement guidelines and nepotism, the constituents of North East St Elizabeth are unwavering in his defence. "I woulda married him now. ...
Student possessed - 'There was a kind of evil presence in the school, and God intervened'
Around noon on Thursday, January 31, a prominent Corporate Area high school was rocked by what some students say was a spiritual force which possessed one of their peers at first, then spread throughout the institution. It is reported that the first...
Imagine team networks in Silicon Valley
PAL California: Having made a name for itself in music and sports, Jamaica may be on its way to having a one-of-a-kind software company and product courtesy of its 2007 Imagine Cup team. The members, Northern Caribbean University (NCU) graduates Conroy Smith, Ayson Baxter, Damian Mitchell...
More prophecies for 2008
At the start of the year, The Gleaner presented 62 prophecies from apostle Steve Lyston and his colleagues.Today we present the predictions of well-known clairvoyant Terry Wilmot. 1. Usain Bolt is very blessed. So is our hurdler Delloreen. 2. A judge to resign after a verdict.
Breathing room for Olint
Investment club Olint Corporation Ltd has been given a stay of cease-and-desist order which was issued by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in March 2006.The stay is to remain in force until the appeal which Olint has brought against a Supreme Court ruling ...
Air Jamaica cuts Miami staff hours by 60% - Employees reclassified as part-time in restructuring exercise
WESTERN BUREAU: After dropping a bombshell on its staff in Miami on Monday, Air Jamaica executives are to meet with local managers and supervisors in Kingston today The Gleaner has learnt. Over 25 permanent staff in Miami, including customer service agent...
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