Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Wednesday | January 21, 2009
A new day - Jubilation as Barack Obama sworn in as 44th US president
WASHINGTON (AP): The National Mall in Washington, DC, pulsed with celebration and history yesterday as Barack Obama took the oath of office before a vast, energised crowd witnessing a transfer of power like none other. Roused by Obama's moment, crowds estimated at more...
First family album - Jam-packed with activities
WASHINGTON (AP): Just hours before the swearing-in of Barack Obama as president of the United States, a young, aspiring singer dedicated the national anthem to Michelle Obama as the youth inaugural concert kicked off Monday night. Obama and her daughters Malia and Sasha...
Obama presidency a growth opportunity for developing countries - Golding
PRIME MINISTER Bruce Golding is viewing the ascension of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States as a growth opportunity for developing countries like Jamaica. Two hours after Obama took the oath of office in Washington, Golding told Parliament...
US visitors channel home on big screen
WESTERN BUREAU: Visitors to the island were caught in a jubilant mood at Montego Bay's Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort yesterday as Barack Obama was sworn into office.The hotel lobby was transformed into a conference area as several guests focused their attention...
Kenyans set for party of a lifetime
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP): Bulls and goats have been slaughtered for the feast. Beer has been stockpiled. Movie screens and projectors were erected. Across Kenya, neighbours engulfed in political violence only a year ago came together to celebrate the US presidential inauguration...
Mideast responds with hope, scepticism
CAIRO, Egypt (AP): Many across the Middle East heralded the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama but expressed reservations about how much he will actually change US policy in a region where anti-American sentiment spiked during the Bush administration....
Analysts: Obama has no room for error with Russia
MOSCOW (AP): President-elect Barack Obama's fresh approach to foreign affairs is welcome, Russian analysts say, but if he installs a missile defence system in Central Europe and pushes NATO's eastward expansion, he will still face the threat of a new...
