Jamaica

Why bring back Michael Stern?

Michael Stern made no secret of his wish to be appointed to the Government, or his expectation that it would happen.He was, Mr Stern indicated to this newspaper, giving Prime Minister Golding time, in the wake of...

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IMF funds not for budgetary support, Time to confront 'dire' economic problems

One of the interesting aspects of the public discussions about the process involved in reaching an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a US$1.2 billion two-year standby agreement...

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Gayle's Test hopes dim

the West Indies captain, has until Monday to decide whether he will return for Thursday's first Test against Australia at the Gabba. Gayle flew to Jamaica on Wednesday to be with his sick mother, who is in hospital with a heart...

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Parreira has much to ponder

I can't wait. I actually wish they'd just scrap the next few months of Absa Premiership football; heck, just scrap Christmas while you're at it, scrap the African Nations Cup (Bafana aren't even in it) and let's get on with it,...

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Williams: Something special in the making

Ajani Williams, president of the National Basketball League (NBL), has said that his administration is looking to develop the local competition and make it the best in the region."If we put in our development programmes, which...

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Parents want combined effort

As Jamaica recognised the International Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Emancipation Park on Thursday night, several citizens who spoke to The Gleaner espoused the view that the efforts of society and parents needed to...

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Doctors Cave employees serve up 182 years of hospitality

WESTERN BUREAU: When combined, the contribution made by the 11 members of staff honoured by the Doctors Cave Beach Hotel last Friday night numbered 182 years of indelible service to the hospitality sector.

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Former heavyweight champ in JBBC's corner

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis is interested in the development of a national gym and the overall improvement of local boxing, according to vice-president of the Jamaica Boxing Board of Control (JBBC),...

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Fluffy all the way

CHAMPION trainer Wayne DaCosta not only has the 2009 title sewn up - his ninth since 1984 and fifth in a row - but from all indications is gearing up to unleash another blitz of impressive horses on his rivals and racing...

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Basketball a big hit islandwide, Sponsors delighted with NBL

Published: Saturday | November 21, 2009 Jermaine Lannaman, Gleaner Writer With three-quarters of the 2009 Jamaica Basketball Association (JBA) National Basketball season completed, telecommunications firm and title sponsors...

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