Standing firm - MacMillan says Government will stick to anti-crime measures
National Security Minister Colonel Trevor MacMillan is insisting that the Government will not bend under pressure from interest groups who have been criticising some of its recently proposed anti-crime initiatives. MacMillan's comments came yesterday, the same day the Jamaican Bar...
What's right with Jamaica - Azan: Making our presence known
In continuing our presentation of the thoughts of influential leaders in society on the more positive features of Jamaica, The Gleaner today brings you the views of Omar Azan, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers'...
Independence street parades are back!
It is 'ole time sinting come back again' as the Festival Street Parade and Grand Gala, underthe theme 'Riddim in Motion', has been reintroduced to the list of activities for the Independence Day celebrations. Minister of Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange...
Stern setback
Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, Michael Stern, yesterday failed in his attempt to have the Supreme Court set aside the election petition which the People's National Party candidate Richard Azan served on him. Senior Puisne Judge Marva McIntosh ruled yesterday...
Education Ministry has new plan to tackle early childhood needs
THE MINISTRY of Education has come out with a plan that will tackle early childhood development issues. The National Strategic Plan (NSP) will take five years before parents and teachers begin to see results. Parents, early childhood practitioners and local and international...
Farm queens to sparkle at Denbigh
Dubbed the 'spark of elegance' of the annual Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show, the National Farm Queen coronation will be the highlight of the activities to mark the opening 56th edition of the three-day event tomorrow. Twelve parish farm queens...
Hill brothers' curfews lifted
Cash Plus boss Carlos Hill and his brother, Bertram Hill, had their curfews lifted and other bail conditions varied when they appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.Bertram Hill has been given the go-ahead to travel abroad...
Scotiabank director quits?
There are reports that a board member of the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Jamaica Limited has resigned. The Gleaner has been reliably informed that Professor Celia Christie has quit.Senior officials at BNS, including Christie, refused to comment extensively...
Thursdaytalk
HOTTEST TOPICS ON THE COCKTAIL CIRCUIT - Interesting connections. 1 The investigation into the administration of the dependent, its governance and banks, has thrown up some interesting connections.
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