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Published:Sunday | August 21, 2011 | 12:00 AM

President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Milton Samuda says Jamaica requires leadership by example if the country is to overcome its ills.

Published:Sunday | August 21, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Three quarters have passed without a statement being issued by either the Government of Jamaica (GOJ), or the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the performance of the Jamaican economy in any of these quarters in respect of the targets in the...

Published:Sunday | August 21, 2011 | 12:00 AM

One of Spanish Town's major problems is having a prison in the heart of the city, Bishop Rohan Edward believes, adding that this is having a psychological impact on the city.

Published:Sunday | August 21, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Spanish Town's rich and unique history makes it ripe for immense tourism potential.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

FORMER GENERAL secretary of the People's National Party (PNP), Maxine Henry-Wilson, has urged her party not to be caught up with merely returning to power. She said the party must effectively prepare itself for governance, and present Jamaica with the best policy options possible for development.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

There has been a slight decline in Jamaica's CSEC performance this year. At a press conference yesterday, Education Minister Andrew Holness said there had been close to a two per cent decline in results.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Caribbean nationals, including Jamaicans who are illegal immigrants living in the United States (US), are to benefit from a new immigration policy by the Obama administration which this week said it will allow those facing deportation the chance to remain in the country and apply for work permits.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The start of the prestigious IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, South Korea, is a week away, but Jamaica's flag is already flying high on the Asian continent.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Located just over 30 minutes from Montego Bay, St James, is the quaint community of Adelphi, which has a history rooted in the sugar and slavery industries of the late 1700s to 1800s.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Kay Osborne, general manager of Television Jamaica, says there is a "pending revolution" in Jamaica over high utility bills. Osborne, who was speaking at the Jamaica Public Service and Partners Credit Union annual awards luncheon for GSAT and GNAT students Thursday, said Jamaicans care deeply about their inability to pay high utility bills.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Young Chruemar Dent has taken on the bold and mammoth task of changing the way entertainment events are executed in Montego Bay through his company Musketeer Entertainment (MuskENT) - a challenge he simply smiles at.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

There was a lukewarm response in the Corporate Area to calls for a blackout against the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) yesterday while the planned march on the company attracted mainly partisan support.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Another controversial police shooting has left some residents of Denham Town in west Kingston fuming. The residents claim that 24-year-old Delroy Arnold was murdered by the police shortly after 5 a.m. yesterday.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Kuti Ra of Greater Portmore, St Catherine, passed six subjects in this year's Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams at the age of 12. His passes include a distinction in human and social biology.

Published:Saturday | August 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM

At least one prominent church leader has indicated that he would not be opposed to the idea of having dialogue about the issues of bigotry and intolerance within the society.

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has admitted the possibility that it is at fault for the massive electricity bills many of its customers have faced in recent months. But that has failed to stave off protests and demonstrations against the company...

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau: The dream of a Lucea Family Courthouse has finally been realised with the completion of the $92-million structure funded by the European Union in partnership with the Government.With that, the arbiters...

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: Rainforest Seafoods yesterday honoured 11 of its employees' children - ranging from primary to tertiary level - with bursaries for outstanding performances throughout the 2010-2011 academic school year.In his keynote address...

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Coupon usage in North America and the United Kingdom (UK) has increased significantly, due largely to the slow economic times. And they are not only being used by low-income families.

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: As his critics focus on the millions of dollars in debt racked up by Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) Holdings Limited over the four years of its existence, chief executive officer Aubyn Hill is celebrating...

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

In the face of increasing questions about its usefulness and calls for it to be scrapped, the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) yesterday announced that it was intensifying its ongoing regulatory oversight of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS).

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

On August 8 Jamaica made history by participating in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Amateur Radio in International Space Station (ARISS) programme.A total of 12 participants were selected to each ask a question of Satoshi...

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Ministry of Finance says it will not be reducing the allocation provided in the 2011-2012 Budget for repair works to the Sandy Gully. In April, the Government budgeted to spend $793 million on the Tropical Storm Nicole Drainage Network Rehabilitation...

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Bird-shooting season starts this Saturday and ends September 25.Monitored by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and regulated under the Wildlife Protection Act, hunting is restricted to weekends only...

Published:Friday | August 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Getting oneself on the honour roll at a school as competitive as Ardenne High is a difficult task, but Keenan Falconer was able to accomplish just that during his time there.Keenan's five years of academic success has culminated with 10 distinctions...

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