Food crisis - Tufton says import bill out of control - Urges nation to increase agri produce
AN APPEAL for Jamaican consumers to decrease their dependence on food imports was yesterday put out by Agriculture Minister Dr Christopher Tufton, who warned that the developing world food crisis posed a "clear and present danger" to the nation.Tufton, in making his debut presentation...

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Walker remains until ...
Principals group calls for reading specialists
Pharmacists wanted! - Health ministry embarks on drive to recruit UTech interns to fill gap
Code of silence stalls Clarendon police
Crime leaves legacy of pain, fear, despair in Clarendon

Touring Reach Falls with 'Prento'
WHEN PRENTO, the short, round-headed chap who photographer Norman Grindley and I met near Reach Falls in Portland, shouted for me to watch my step, I couldn't hear him because of the sound of the water rushing down the rocks. There was a hidden crevice in the ground that exposed...

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Informal settlements pose development risks
Nematodes and crop production levels
Thursday talk - HOTTEST TOPICS ON THE COCKTAIL CIRCUIT

Jamaica pushes for more Chinese tourists
THE TOURISM ministry is projecting a sharp increase in visitors from China this year following the removal of the major stumbling blocks. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says getting flights from China to Jamaica was the main problem restricting the number of Chinese visitors...

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JPMorgan profit drops 50%

Boys' Town bury Village
THE BATTLE to remain in top-flight football begins in earnest for Village United as their hopes of securing the National Premier League sixth spot faded away when they were outclassed 3-0 by Boys' Town at Collie Smith Drive yesterday. The Falmouth team began the day...

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Sporting slide into top six
Georges, Portland fail to make the cut
I wish I had a friend like Maurice Greene
More C&W support for Penn Relay teams
Rain ruins third ODI
The architectural jewel of Beijing Games unveiled
Curtain falls on top careers
Tendulkar drops out of torch relay

EDITORIAL - Striking a decent tone in the Budget Debate
Inevitably, Omar Davies' first budget debate as the shadow, rather than as the minister of finance, was not without its share of politicking and attempts at point-scoring against his successor, Audley Shaw. For instance, Dr Davies, it seemed, enjoyed himself in highlighting some of the pre-election...

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South African politics and the Zimbabwe stand-off
NOTE-WORTHY: Western Union

LETTER OF THE DAY - Extra lessons linked to poor exam performance
The Editor, Sir: I refer to your story (15/04/08) in which Christopher Zacca, president PSOJ, is blaming the poor performance of students in CSEC exams on the management of schools and teacher training. As a visitor to your beautiful country I taught business-related...

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Property tax compliance
Time to change Constitution
Need clarity on dual citizenship
Standing firm vs gay pressure
Avoiding the abyss
Action now on education!
Citizens must help fight crime
Produce or perish

Helping the needy, 'Original'-ly
NOT OFTEN can one find a group of people like The Originals who perform solely to help the 'needy'. Group director Barbara Dixon describes the needy as those "not being able to help themselves financially"."We put ourselves financially". "We put ourselves beyond our daily lives...

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Great jazz for a good cause
'Obama speaks to the America I envision'
Mr T jumps back into the spotlight
Neil Diamond talks about his new album

Sweet potato's sweet delights
Hanover 4-H Clubs recently hosted their parish achievement day with 42 schools whipping up an array of dishes derived from sweet potato. Throughout the day, several displays were unveiled by participating basic to secondary schools. A variety of dishes and beverages, many boasting...

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Convenience to your life, not your wallet
Reservations open for Grand Lido Negril's Epicurean Escape
T's a Trini jerk centre!