Jamaica concerned about inactive private sector representation at CARICOM
Sunday, 19 May 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaican government is expressing concern about the inactivity of the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC), and the vacuum it has created in the representation of the private sector at the regional level. Read more...

Volvo, Rivoli one-all in Premier League play-off
Sunday, 19 May 2013
DRAX HALL, St Ann - Volvo and Rivoli played to one-all score line in their Premier League play-off at Drax Hall Sunday afternoon. Read more...

Toots struck with bottle during performance
Sunday, 19 May 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Reggae legend Toots Hibbert is recovering Sunday after being struck in the head by a bottle during a concert on Saturday. Read more...

'Act on Tivoli'
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Human-rights watchdog Amnesty International's researcher on Jamaica, Chiara Liguori, has called on the Government to act swiftly to undertake a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the security forces' 2010 incursion into Tivoli Gardens, west Kingston.... Read more...

Gay marriage bill passed in France
Sunday, 19 May 2013
France's president has signed into law a controversial bill making the country the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.... Read more...

Rescue for Children First - JN Foundation comes to the assistance of entity set up to help Jamaica's most needy youths
Sunday, 19 May 2013
The philanthropic arm of the Jamaica National Building Society, the JN Foundation, has come to the aid Children First, the Spanish Town, St Catherine-based facility established to assist out-of-school children who fall between the cracks in the education system.... Read more...

World Bank money available for tourism and agriculture projects
Sunday, 19 May 2013
The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) under its Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) project and in association with the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is inviting applications for community enterprises in tourism and agriculture.... Read more...

Kelly speaks her mind ... urges speedy decision on new power supplier
Sunday, 19 May 2013
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is imploring the government to speedily make a decision on which entity will be given the job of supplying the country with 360 megawatts (MW) of power to replace the aged and inefficient generating plants now operating.... Read more...

Well done, Edith Dalton-James - School saves Government $2.7 million in building programme
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Education Minister Ronald Thwaites has heaped high praise on the principal, staff and students at Edith Dalton-James High School in St Andrew for saving Government more than $2 million.... Read more...

Rastas victimised ... again? Coral Gardens celebrations become a nightmare as 'cops' demand payment
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Fifty years after the State used police officers to brutalise members of the Rastafarian faith in Coral Gardens, St James, the cops are being accused of more terrorism at an event to commemorate the 1963 atrocity.... Read more...

Fraser-Pryce targets fast time in clash against rival Jeter
Sunday, 19 May 2013
She may already have two Olympic gold medals and a world title to her name, but the ever-smiling Jamaican sprinter, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, is looking to raise her game, with one eye on today's IAAF Diamond League stop in Shanghai, China.... Read more...

Gayle's RCB in contention
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Chris Gayle's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remained in contention for a play-off berth after beating Chennai Super Kings by 24 runs in their final league game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) yesterday.... Read more...

Serena nears title
Sunday, 19 May 2013
A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year.... Read more...

Confed champs confident of qualifying for Premier League
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Two-time Premier League champions, Wadadah from the Western Confederation, aim to triumph over Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) champions August Town when they face off at UWI Bowl in the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Confederation play-offs, which kick off today.... Read more...

Sunday Talk: NBL star Adrian Lattibeaudiere shoots for his spot
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Port Antonio Pure Playaz star point guard Adrian Lattibeaudiere has been carving out a solid reputation for himself in the sport locally. Light on the feet, exquisite flair and an eye for big buckets, the former Titchfield High School student achieved his high point last season when he was crowned the Most Valuable Player in the Flow National Basketball League.... Read more...

Lucky Barbados inch back to the top
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Barbados are back on top in West Indies cricket and if I may say so, if that is the right thing to say in these days of entertainment by T20 cricket, although they are the champions of that version of the game, the West Indies are looking up.... Read more...

Shelly, Weir sweep sprints
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Jamaica dominated the sprint races at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai yesterday, with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce winning the women's 100 metres and Warren Weir capturing gold in the men's 200.... Read more...

Late-kicking The Guv rules in Gerry Shelton Memorial
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Running on strongly leaving the furlong pole, THE GUV got up in time to win the overnight allowance feature over 1100 metres for the Gerry Shelton Memorial Trophy at Caymanas Park yesterday.... Read more...

Boyz for Bahamas camp
Sunday, 19 May 2013
The Reggae Boyz' preparation for their trio of World Cup Qualifying (WCQ) matches in the month of June will pick up pace with the staging of a 12-day camp in The Bahamas, beginning May 20.... Read more...

Cheating our children - Student-athletes allowed to compete despite failing grade
Sunday, 19 May 2013
The goal is to win. By any means necessary. That determination may be driving the shining reputation of Jamaica's high-school sports under a dark cloud of deception, where student-athletes are allowed to compete despite academic deficiencies which should disqualify them.... Read more...