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Dean McNally does his charity work for the love of it2018-10-14 21:50:31
Dean McNally will not be among the more than 100 Jamaicans who will be invested with national honours and awards tomorrow, National Heroes Day. But to -
Man's estate and the fourth estate2018-10-14 17:27:53
After a get-together to celebrate the twelfth wedding anniversary for a long-time friend ended last Sunday, I received a note from an acquaintance: " -
Without honour2018-10-14 13:13:38
Jamaicans have made a significant contribution to the diversity of British pop music. Despite this, most have been overlooked for national recognition -
CEO Predicts Cannabis Industry Can Bank Legally By Christmas2018-10-14 08:39:36
One of the biggest issues currently facing the cannabis industry is the lack of legal access to banking . Cannabis c However, if Canopy Growth's CEO -
Of illegal drugs, guns and sex2018-10-14 04:10:21
Two non-Jamaican writers have made statements that still have impact on my mind. Concerning the drug epidemic in the USA decades ago Dr A E Wilder-Smi -
Heroes of the creative industries2018-10-14 02:01:12
Tomorrow, when the National Awards are presented at King's House, the star of the show will be Harry Belafonte, a creative artist that has burnished -
Jamaica takes aim at the trash crisis ruining paradise - Sat, 13 Oct 2018 PST2018-10-13 21:37:58
When Neville Hall dives into the waters of Kingston Harbor searching for conch and fish, he sees a lot of black. Black plastic bags waving like seawee -
Grace Jones to enter OJ ranks on Monday2018-10-13 15:11:05
The nation's fifth-highest honour will be conferred on Grace Jones at King's House on Monday. The Jamaica-born international superstar is among four -
Medals and memories2018-10-13 10:46:48
On Wednesday, October 10, at the Institute of Jamaica, on East Street, Kingston, presented the 2018 Musgrave Medals - the oldest award in the western -
J'cans urged to make buildings earthquake resistant2018-10-13 06:24:37
Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency Ronald Jackson is urging Jamaicans to invest in reinforcing structures to wit -
North Parade to Release Havana Meets Kingston2018-10-13 04:15:29
On November 3rd, VP Records/17 North Parade will release " Havana Meets Kingston ." The innovative, culture-centric album pairs legendary and emergi -
New Parliament building could be country's most iconic edifice, says architect Gordon Gill2018-10-12 23:51:02
Prime Minister Andrew Holness presents a congratulatory card to Gwyneth Anderson, one of five architects who were shortlisted at the opening of the Ho
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Fraser-Pryce immortalised! - Pocket Rocket honoured with statue2018-10-15 01:17:23
With her quick dashes and sprints on the track, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has been a source of entertainment and joy for millions of people. But it -
UWI eyes going public - VC looking positively at IPO launch but with debt concerns2018-10-15 01:00:00
A little over a week after financial and data firm Bloomberg announced the Jamaica Stock Exchange as having the best rally in the world for 2018, the -
Gleaner Editors' Forum | Creating the space for more national awardees2018-10-15 01:00:00
Today, they will be among the 206 persons who will be recognised for their service to the nation at the 2018 National Honours and Awards ceremony, whi -
Gleaner Editors’ Forum | Volunteers stumped by crime2018-10-15 01:00:00
Scores of Jamaicans with a desire to volunteer in the communities most in need of their services are not doing so because of fear of crime.This was un -
Gleaner Editors’ Forum | Unsung heroes working under the radar2018-10-15 01:00:00
Just over 206 persons who have contributed tremendously to the development of the nation will be conferred with national honours and awards today, but -
Gleaner Editors' Forum | Age is no barrier to volunteerism2018-10-15 01:00:00
In anticipation of his receipt of the Badge of Honour at today's National Honours and Awards Ceremony, Neville Whittaker, councillor for the Gordon T -
Bartlett orders security audit of hotels2018-10-15 01:00:00
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has ordered an intensive security audit of the tourism sector, including hotels and attractions, as part of efforts t -
Sonya saves lives... one blood donation at a time2018-10-15 01:00:00
Except for a few slip-ups, Sonya Binns Lawrence has been donating blood every three months since the 1980s and will be making her 100th contribution t -
Mottley cites support for debt-restructuring plan2018-10-15 01:00:00
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley confirmed yesterday that 99 per cent of the island's creditors had agreed to back a debt-restructuring exercise p -
'Time Out' facility for education ministry's Region Four next year2018-10-15 01:00:00
WESTERN BUREAU:Education Minister Ruel Reid is hopeful that the Ministry of Education will be able to open a new 'time-out' facility in its Region F -
'Inaccurate and overstated' - Golding challenges PM's numbers on crime in Trench Town2018-10-14 01:00:00
Member of Parliament for St Andrew South, Mark Golding, has challenged the figures released by Prime Minister Andrew Holness on the level of crime in -
Suffering under SOE - Enforcement of early closing hours hurting bars and clubs in St Catherine North2018-10-14 01:00:00
The state of emergency (SOE) declared in the St Catherine North Police Division has resulted in a big reduction of crime in the communities it covers
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Strongman-ism in the House of the Americas2018-10-14 10:31:43
In one year and eight months’ time the present holder of the Office of Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States (OAS) will end h -
Carol’s a True Champion!2018-10-14 01:59:50
My guest this week is Carol Coombes O.B.E. Carol is managing a terminal cancer. Due to her personal beliefs and being allergic to pain relief, Carol i -
Name That Voice 562018-10-14 01:59:37
Delia invites you to guess the name of the voice you hear in Name That Voice! It could be someone recently in the news, a celebrity, even a cartoon ch -
St. Vincent Implements Participatory Poverty Assessment2018-10-13 02:00:55
OECS Media Statement Tuesday, October 9, 2018 — In an effort to ensure a comprehensive analysis of country poverty levels, eight communities acr -
Her Majesty The Queen recognises St Lucian volunteer with Commonwealth Points of Light award2018-10-13 01:59:14
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recognised Chelsea Foster, representing St Lucia, as the 73rd Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her exceptio -
Gays are citizens too 2018-10-07 05:14:06
A regressive 19th century law, that is a legacy of British rule, continues to exist in 10 of the 12 independent Commonwealth Caribbean states. T -
India look to dominate West Indies at home2018-10-07 04:58:27
The Indian cricketers are finally back home. After an 81-day UK tour, followed by a fortnight-long Asia Cup meet at United Arab Emirates, the Indian t -
Name That Voice 552018-10-07 01:59:58
Delia invites you to guess the name of the voice you hear in Name That Voice! It could be someone recently in the news, a celebrity, even a cartoon ch -
Pre-natal Fitness?2018-10-07 01:59:07
My guest on The Dolor Factor this week is Personal Trainer and Fitness Blogger Carly Rowena. She decided to become a personal trainer after being unsu -
St Kitts & Nevis Insulin Supplies2018-10-06 02:00:09
PRESS RELEASE: St Kitts & Nevis, October 3, 2018: The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the general public, and particularly persons with Diabet -
Financial planning expert to address Food Conference2018-09-09 05:21:48
The second international Caribbean Food and Drink conference, a collaboration with Nigerian based Compass Global Business Services is returning to Lon -
T&T’s Deen Wins2018-09-09 02:00:00
Trinidad & Tobago teenager Isa Deen stood on each step of the podium at Bushy Park Barbados on Sunday (September 2) to end the day top points-scor
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