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Backing Cooper on beach advocacy

Published:Monday | July 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:Thanks to Carolyn Cooper for her relentless push for the emancipation of all beaches. I am fully in support of emancipating our beaches, and I am prepared to join in any legal/principled position we are prepared to take to emancipate...

Exciting line-up for Emancipation Jubilee

Published:Monday | July 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

This year's Emancipation Jubilee concert will feature an exciting line-up of acts, including 2018 Jamaica Festival Song Winner Nazzle Man; the Charles Town Maroons; the Port Morant Kumina Group; and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission gold...

Ten beaches to be upgraded this year

Published:Monday | July 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett says that 10 beaches are being upgraded this year under the Government's beach development programme.The initiative, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) through support from the Tourism...

Samuels, Russell return for WI

Published:Monday | July 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, (CMC):Fit-again all-rounders Marlon Samuels and AndrÈ Russell have returned to the West Indies Twenty20 side, while talisman Chris Gayle has been rested, in a 13-man squad named to face Bangladesh in the three-match Twenty20...

Stand Alone Pic

Published:Monday | July 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Many cops at breaking point

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:I read the July 29, 2018, Sunday Gleaner column by Glenn Tucker titled 'Cops in the line of (mental) fire' and broke down in tears.My spouse has been a member of the police force for 16 years, and we have been together for eight. I...

Shipping Schedule July 31st - August 6th, 2018

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2018 | 2:45 PM

VESSELS ETACARIB STARPORTO 31/07PACIFIC TRADER 31/07CFS PAGOLA 31/07CFS PANJANG 31/07ZIM NINGBO 04/08ZIM ANTWERP 04/08VEGA SCORPIO 04/08TRINIDAD TRADER 05/08TAIPEI TRADER 06/08ARSOS 06/08CMA CGMCFS PAFILIA 31/07CFS PACORA 31/07CMA CGM...

SAJ staff joins Marcus Garvey School in celebrating their graduates

Published:Sunday | July 29, 2018 | 2:43 PM

Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) staff members joined teachers, parents, and well-wishers to celebrate the 20 young graduates of the Marcus Garvey School in Greenwich Farm, Kingston, at their ceremony, held at the Holy Name of Jesus Church on...

Cari-Med gives assistance to Women's Centre Foundation

Published:Monday | July 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

More delays along Hagley Park Road starting today

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The National Works Agency (NWA) is warning motorists to brace for more delays along Hagley Park Road starting today as extensive drainage-improvement works are set to begin along the section Portia Simpson Miller Square/Three Miles and Waltham Park...

Dollar devaluation is detrimental

Published:Friday | July 27, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:I sometimes wonder if politicians think we are stupid.Minister of Finance Dr Nigel Clarke made some strange utterances recently on the concerns raised about the declining value of the Jamaican dollar. He said the decline is not...

No need for Ja-T&T divide and rule

Published:Friday | July 27, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:The recent spate of discussions on the saga involving former Trinidadian sprinter Ato Boldon coaching a Jamaican athlete, Briana Williams, has been the talking point of his Trinidadian nationals.We need to reassure these persons that...

Warren lynching turns me off public service

Published:Friday | July 27, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:On July 27, 2018, I was greeted with a story on The Gleaner's front page concerning the resignation of former managing director of National Energy Solutions Ltd (NESol) Carolyn Warren. In sum, Warren allegedly resigned from her post...

McKenzie commits funds to complete Portmore municipal building

Published:Friday | July 27, 2018 | 4:39 PM

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has committed more funds to ensure the completion of the new Portmore municipal building situated on four acres of land adjoining the Hundred Man Police Station in Portmore.The minister, along with Mayor of...

Cottrell replaces injured Russell

Published:Friday | July 27, 2018 | 12:00 AM

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC):Just one game into his highly anticipated return, West Indies' talented all-rounder Andre Russell has been sidelined by injury.The 30-year-old has been ruled out of today's third and final ODI against Bangladesh in St...

Windies have momentum - Holder

Published:Friday | July 27, 2018 | 12:00 AM

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC):Following their thrilling three-run win over Bangladesh in the second ODI in Guyana on Wednesday, West Indies captain Jason Holder feels his side now has the momentum heading into today's final ODI here.The Windies lost...

Asphalt shortage delays some road reinstatement jobs

Published:Friday | July 27, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that the reinstatement of road surfaces disturbed by essential work on its Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme in Kingston and St. Andrew, and other projects islandwide, is being slowed by a...

Opposition wants Trevor Forrest off all Gov’t boards! Forrest cites Official Secrets Act to Gleaner but take to Twitter!

Published:Friday | July 27, 2018 | 3:00 PM

Erica VirtueSenior Gleaner WriterThe Opposition People's National Party (PNP) says Trevor Forrest's attempt to breach procedures to parachute Carolyn Warren to the Spectrum Management Authority makes him unsuitable to sit on any government board....

Listing 27

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Kingston andSt AndrewZwarde as Foxy presents Shark Inna Plate fish fry/birthday party and bar opening at Mugs Place, Mt James. Music by Red Diamond. Pics by ShotVideo.Fridays After-Work Link Up with special guest selector DJ Edson from Kool FM and...

PM Holness addresses Caribbean Diaspora in Namibia

Published:Wednesday | July 25, 2018 | 3:30 PM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday engaged Jamaican and Caribbean nationals living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state.The prime minister addressed the diaspora in keeping with his mission to update them on...

Get serious on final court of appeal

Published:Wednesday | July 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:The following is an open letter to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck and Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte.Chief Justice Brian Sykes and his judges are all in favour of the Caribbean Court of Justice...

Don't put Parliament in Heroes Park

Published:Wednesday | July 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:In hosting Tuesday's town hall meeting on the proposed redevelopment of National Heroes Park and the construction of the new Parliament building within the Government Oval Zone, the RJRGLEANER Communications Group did a great public...

Prince Harry and Sir Elton John join forces to fight HIV

Published:Tuesday | July 24, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Prince Harry and Sir Elton John have joined forces to launch a new "billion-dollar" global AIDS prevention initiative yesterday.The 33-year-old royal and the Rocket Man musician attended the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam,...

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Published:Monday | July 23, 2018 | 10:25 PM

Hamilton takes wild German GP

Published:Sunday | July 22, 2018 | 12:00 AM

HOCKENHEIM, Germany (AP):Lewis Hamilton regained the championship lead in unexpected and dramatic fashion yesterday, winning the German Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel crashed while leading near the end.However, Hamilton was then summoned to speak...

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