Shoppers' fear - Fear of violence puts a dent in back-to-school activities downtown
With less than 48 hours to go before the start of the new school year, many vendors and merchants in downtown Kingston are reporting a frightening drop in sales. However, the occasional store or vendor told The Gleaner they were surviving, despite the trying economic situation.
- Lorna Golding: Caring for the nation's children
- Taking your chance the second time 'round - Church institute provides opportunity for adults to retool
- Stern returns - Re-elected as NW Clarendon MP despite low voter turnout
'We're not ready' - School blames Government's lateness
We're not ready, we're just not ready." That's the word from the Ocho Rios Primary School, days before the start of the 2009-2010 academic year, set for Monday, September 7.
$480m exposure for KES homebuyers - But banks have first call on assets
House hunters who put down deposits on real estate being developed by KES Development Limited are the most exposed now that the company has failed, official documents show. KES, according to papers filed with the Companies Office of Jamaica, took some $480.5 million in deposits from individuals whose houses are yet to be delivered.
- Digicel to offer mini laptops with 4G service next year
- Belgians in search of more Jamaican business, partnerships
Fantastic run - Bolt zaps fourth-fastest 200; Richards, Isinbayeva, Bekele share $1 million jackpot
Even though Yelena Isinbayeva, Sanya Richards and Kenenisa Bekele earned a split of the $1 million Golden League jackpot yesterday, Usain Bolt claimed all the attention again with the fourth fastest 200 metres in history.
- Manchester, Bellefield to battle out Zone F honours
- Kaka admits Messi's the best
- NZ win Twenty20 series 2-0
EDITORIAL - The making of a true legend
After all the acclaim that has been heaped - deservedly so - upon Usain Bolt, it is a relief to know that he is keeping a level head. Ahead of yesterday's Brussels Grand Prix, Bolt told reporters, "I'm getting to be a legend. I don't consider myself a legend yet."
- When is a woman a woman?
- Issue: Agricultural development and rural transformation
- Flogging a dead energy horse
LETTER OF THE DAY - That 'Dudus' case
The Editor, Sir: There is much talk that additional evidence, in addition to the indictment and the special agent's affidavit, should be adduced before accused, Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, be made to answer charges in the United States. Federal prosecutions are uniformly governed by the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.
CMS profiles
Pulse's Caribbean Model Search (CMS) live show will be held tomorrow evening at the Hilton Kingston hotel. This year Pulse has introduced a new category - full-figure models - and four of them are featured below.
Party scene - Wet and Wild Marco Polo
The recent Marco Polo party was indeed wet and wild. Fashion and friends transformed the Cable and Wireless Golf Academy into the headquarters of fun on August 20 and the fans didn't forget to bring the vibes.