'We need a plan' - Sagicor boss says Jamaica's 'corner shop' economy holding nation back
Jamaica is lagging behind because it has no plans to solve its economic and social problems and create an environment in which the country's potential can be realised, says the head of the island's largest life insurance company....
Street boy finds a home
A happy end might be in sight for a situation involving the Government's Possibilities Programme, which reportedly rejected a street boy brought in more than a week ago.The case of the youngster was brought into the public sphere at a ceremony...
Realising a dream despite money woes - JNSBL loan helps give small business jump-start to survive the recession
Gadgets have always fascinated David Milton, owner of Home Automated Systems and Caribbean Solar Energy Limited.As a boy growing up in Liguanea, St Andrew, he would often pull open his toys and his parents' household appliances in order to satisfy his curiosity ...
Record turnout at Sunday racing
SUNDAY racing proved a phenomenal success at Caymanas Park yesterday!Crowds flocked to the 50-year-old racetrack in record numbers to support the historic first-ever Sunday race meet to be held in Jamaica. The eight-race programme attracted a record crowd estimated...
EDITORIAL - Less than gloomy news for the PM
In the midst of the ream of confidence-sapping economic news recently, Prime Minister Bruce Golding enjoyed a handful of positive diversions.One was the visit to Jamaica last week by President Kikwete of Tanzania, which didn't yield much that was immediate and concrete...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Upset with nursing council
The Editor, Sir: It is with great disgust and bewilderment that I read the article in The Saturday Gleaner of November 28 titled 'Hero nurse suspended'. According to the article, Rackell Wilson has, among other things, had her enrolled assistant nursing licence...
Behind Diana, there is Camille - Actress talks life, men and sex
It's the way she plays up the connection between the gorgeous face and the goofy attitude that makes Camille Davis so appealing onscreen. But when it comes to knowing what she wants in life, there's no faking. "No. I don't like to live the status quo lifestyle,"...
COVER STORY - Deane Shepherd expands his horizons
At the age of 32, Deane Shepherd is already the driving force behind three companies which represent aspects of his personality and experience. The brainchild of Blueprint Consulting, and Lifestyle, Shepherd, after spending seven years in the corporate world...