Less than 48 hours after Caribbean Airlines celebrated the newest Boeing 737-800 to its fleet, their happiness turned to tragedy with the crash of one of their carriers at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana.
Horror stories about sharp increases in Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) bills have become the norm across the island over the past two years, but the painful story of Agri and Industrial Packaging Company is one for the record books.
Residents of Rio Cobre Drive, Lauriston, in St Catherine woke up to the gruesome discovery of a skull believed to be that of slain teenager, Joeith Hylton.
DESPITE A growing backlash from business operators and ordinary Jamaicans buckling under the pressure of soaring electricity charges, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says there is no immediate relief in sight.
Although major crimes are on a decline, it is still a huge concern for the country. The Sunday Gleaner asks Paul Gardener about the dynamics of reporting crime while being aware of safety issues.
A young cop, who is a member of the intelligence arm of the police force with under two years' service, fought for the lives of a group of friends and himself Thursday night, when he single-handedly challenged and killed two gunmen in Portmore, St Catherine, during a robbery attempt.
THE GROUNDS are in immaculate condition, the organisers are more prepared than last year, and exhibitors are coming in bigger and better with more exhibits as the three-day Denbigh Agricultural Show gets under way this morning.
THE PEOPLE'S National Party (PNP) has confirmed Gleaner reports that health issues could torpedo plans by former Police Commissioner Lucius Thomas to enter representational politics.
THE CASE involving Patrick Powell, 50, the businessman charged with the murder of Kingston College student Khajeel Mais, 17, has been set for mention on September 16 in the Home Circuit Court.
THE MOTION brought by the Reverend Al Miller seeking to challenge Resident Magistrate Georgiana Fraser's decision to try his case, has been set for November 2 in the Judicial Review Court. The case involves charges brought against him in relation to former Tivoli Gardens strongman, Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.
The MINISTRY of Health has admitted to what inspection reports prepared by the Kingston and St Andrew (KSA) Public Health Department already showed - that hospitals in Kingston and St Andrew were in bad shape.
SUPREME COURT Judge Patrick Brooks has struck out the claim brought by police corporal Malica Reid challenging the decision of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) to charge him with murder.
WOMEN IN Hagley Gap are using scandal bags to create handbags, hats and clothing. Zeidi Neutville, project manager for the Blue Mountain Project ... told The Gleaner that creative and innovative ways are developed to engage the women in the community.
PRINCE MARK and Prince Matthew are brothers bonded not only by blood, but also by their love for nature, humanity and their artistic creations. They are eccentric human beings who are like gems to the town of Porus, a place where they have lived for most of their lives.
THE BAHAMAS has banned the export of scrap metal for at least three months as copper theft cases continue to increase.The government said in a statement Wednesday that the theft is so widespread it has disrupted services at major industries....
Census takers will be out in numbers today to Sunday in targeted areas islandwide from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. to complete the count for the 2011 Population and Housing Census...
ST MARGARET'S BAY, Portland: STATE MINISTER in the Ministry of Transport and Works, Othneil Lawrence, on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the scope of work being done on the US$28-million, state-of-the-art bridge at Rio Grande, Portland....
Medical equipment and supplies valuing more than $1.5 million was handed over to the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) this week by Northern Caribbean University (NCU), through the Department of Spiritual Affairs in collaboration with Food For ...
He has been working the grounds of the North West St Ann constituency for the past year, wrapping up support for the next general election, which is constitutionally due by September next year, but retired police commissioner Lucius Thomas...
PM: Scrap metal ban will remain - Prime Minister Bruce Golding Wednesday night gave the clearest indication yet that the Government's decision to ban the scrap metal trade will not be reviewed before next year.Golding, speaking on 'Jamaica House Live',...
THE GOVERNMENT's tax policy is being blamed in part for the high electricity bills with which many consumers are faced and stakeholders, including the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), say Finance Minister Audley Shaw could relieve the pressure with one stroke of his pen....
The downward trend in major crimes which started May 2010 has continued over the first six months of this year, according to police statistics.Data released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) yesterday showed sharp to moderate reductions in...
More than a year after Christopher 'Dudus' Coke was extradited with evidence collected using the Interception of Communi-cations Act and the controversial memoranda of understanding (MOUs) between Jamaica and the United States, the Government and...
In his recorded message at the beginning of Wednesday night's premiere of Ghett'a Life, writer/ director/producer Chris Browne spoke to the teamwork involved in making the film."This is a collaborative art form...
Prison sentences ranging from seven to 15 years were imposed yesterday on three schoolboys who had pleaded guilty last week to charges of murder and manslaughter.Supreme Court judge Donald McIntosh, who was presiding...
