Motorist injured in fiery protest over water in Retreat, Westmoreland
A motorist sustained injuries and his car was damaged after crashing into a tree downed by upset residents in Retreat, Westmoreland early this morning to protest over a lack of water in the area. Acting Commander for Zone Four of the Westmoreland...
Unions stand with Curtis
The 11-union strong Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) has thrown its full support behind former Clerk to the Houses of Parliament Valrie Curtis in calling for an apology and withdrawal of a letter, from Speaker of the House Juliet...
Haitian children get medical help from Indian High Commission
Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica Masakui Rungsung says a medical camp held earlier this month at the Mustard Seed Communities Jacobs Ladder in Haddon, St Ann, was the least his office could do to help the plight of Haitian children with...
Do-or-die time in JPL
Its do-or-die time. Two teams will advance and two will go home when the second legs of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) quarter-finals are completed this evening at Sabina Park. In the first game at 5 p.m., Portmore and Arnett renew their battle...
Chris Gayle and Usain Bolt as T20 ambassadors ‘good for Jamaican music'
At least one music marketer is championing the strong link between music and sports as superstar cricketer and reggae artiste Chris Gayle and eight-time Olympic gold medallist and music producer Usain Bolt have been named as ambassadors for the ICC...
Editorial | Thanks, Lord Reed, but …
This newspaper appreciates Lord Reeds declared efforts to have the British government change the law to allow judges from countries, like Jamaica, that retain the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) as their apex court, the opportunity...
Letter of the Day | Crime, corruption, mayhem and violence destroying this country
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Daily Gleaners edition, dated April 20, published the Letter of the Day, headlined ‘Break the cycle of mayhem and disorder, written by Esther Tyson. Very instructively, the informed letter writer wrote, “Disorder, mayhem.
Something Extra | Monday
On Saturday, in the cool climes of Manchester and amid pageant elite and stylish supporters, Deidrian Downer was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Central. Taking place at the Golf View Hotel, the event was the second of five regional pageants on the...
Government launches campaign to eradicate malaria in Amerindian villages
GEORGETOWN (CMC): Guyana has launched a campaign to distribute long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) in the Amerindian village of Aishalton, Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine, as part of a national strategy to eliminate malaria in the...