Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Tuesday | February 10, 2009
Prison unrest - Juveniles create chaos at Fort Augusta women's facility - Warder stabbed, another doused with urine, faeces
Prime Minister of Jamaica orders forum on X-rated songs
Two correctional officers had to seek medical attention last evening as a weeklong protest by juveniles at the Fort Augusta women's prison in St Catherine escalated. It is reported that a female officer was stabbed on her hand by one of the irate juveniles... Read More...
Dancehall under attack - Broadcasting Commission sticks to ban on vulgar lyrics
THE BROADCASTING Commission has remained steadfast in its decision to place a ban on certain lyrics deemed inappropriate for airplay. At the same time, the broadcast watchdog has asked the Government to urgently amend the Television and Sound Broadcasting Regulations.... Read More...
OGM is No 1 - Decade-old ad agency crowned advertising champion for 2008
The decade-old advertising agency, OGM Integrated Communications, was crowned advertising kingpins for 2008 by the 175-year-old Gleaner Company, yesterday.The prestigious accolade for placing the highest volume of advertisements in the company's various publications... Read More...
Burning Spear on fire with second Grammy
BURNING SPEAR, one of the survivors of reggae's golden era, won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The 64-year-old roots singer's Jah Is Real beat Vibes, by singer/rapper Heavy D, Let's Get Physical, by... Read More...
Vox pop
Prime Minister of Jamaica orders forum on X-rated songs
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has given directives to Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia Grange, to organise a task force to discuss concerns raised over the explicitly sexual and violent content of some local songs, a release... Read More...
Principals group happy for ban
Albert Corcho, president of the Association of Principals and Vice-principals, yesterday welcomed the Broadcasting Commission's decision to ban songs with content deemed explicitly sexual and violent, even if concealed by bleeps. All dancehall songs... Read More...
Heavy rains halt progress on roadwork
Continuous rainfall yesterday affected the progress of the National Works Agency (NWA) in reopening roads that have been affected by heavy rains, which lashed St Mary, Portland and St Thomas. A persistent trough across the central Caribbean, which resulted in heavy rains ... Read More...
Stop order on Falmouth Wharf
Citing irregularities on the part of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), the Trelawny Parish Council has issued an immediate stop order on demolition work on the site for the US$200 million (more than J$17 billion) Falmouth Wharf, in Falmouth.... Read More...
Bad planning blamed for sugar workers' plight
A social impact assessment ordered by the Planning Institute of Jamaica found the previous People's National Party government guilty of failing to properly inform or consult with sugar cane workers about the looming reforms that would change the face of the industry... Read More...
Obama stimulus plan jumps major hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP): The economic stimulus legislation backed by President Barack Obama has passed a key test in the Senate, over strong Republican opposition. The vote late Monday was 61-36, one more than the 60 needed. The $827 billion bill is expected to pass through... Read More...
Tuesdaytalk - Hottest topics on the cocktail circuit
Politicians and their guns - 1. The evidence seems to suggest that a majority of politicians are holders of firearms... Read More...
