PIOJ seeks international funding for needy students
THE Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is exploring the possibility of obtaining international funding to finance concessionary loans for needy students, through the Student's Loan Bureau (SLB).
View ArticleVaz pushes for help in Portland
OPPOSITION Jamaica Labour Party Member of Parliament for West Portland Daryl Vaz has conceded that his call for the eastern end of the island to be declared a national disaster zone in the wake of...
View ArticleObserver 'Obama' front page among world's top 10
WEDNESDAY'S front page of the Jamaica Observer, featuring US President Barack Obama on his re-election, has been featured among the 10 best global front pages by international magazine Foreign Policy.
View ArticleBusy Signal out in two weeks, says attorney
JAMAICAN entertainer Busy Signal is expected to be released from a US prison in another two weeks and returned home, according to his lead local attorney, Queen's Counsel KD Knight.
View ArticleHolness, trade unions welcome Obama victory
OPPOSITION Leader Andrew Holness joined Jamaican trade unionists yesterday in congratulating United States President Barack Obama on winning Tuesday's presidential election.
View ArticleCops crack alleged credit, debit card fraud ring in Caribbean Estates
ONE of two men arrested Wednesday in Caribbean Estates, an upscale community in Portmore, St Catherine, for his alleged connection to a major credit and debit card fraud ring, is now the subject of an...
View ArticleDefence questions witness's character in cops' murder trial
THE defence yesterday continued its effort to discredit the prosecution's main witness in the murder trial of three policemen, describing him as a "rogue cop", and raising questions of gun-running and...
View ArticleHow others see Jamaica's 'Butch' Stewart
Father to son: the charismatic daddy cool of the Sandals empire, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, wagers on the next generation. In this insightful piece, titled 'Mr Jamaica', Juliet Austin, senior writer of...
View Article'Reprimand improperly attired teachers'
DENBIGH High School student Raejean Porter on Wednesday received overwhelming support from her peers when she suggested that teachers who are improperly attired at schools be reprimanded by school...
View ArticleDelay in removal of prison said in conflict with Panama Canal timeline
An 18-month delay in the removal of the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre to make way for the Fort Augusta Container Terminal has put in doubt Jamaica's ability to be ready for the opening of the...
View ArticleSAfrica police destroy illegal homes
LENASIA, South Africa (AP) — Bulldozers moved in on a South African town yesterday, destroying homes that officials said were constructed on illegally sold land, despite efforts by protesters to stop...
View ArticleFuneral held for 10 killed in Colombia massacre
SANTA ROSA DE OSOS, Colombia (AP) — The family members of 10 Colombian peasants killed by drug-trafficking paramilitaries buried their loved ones yesterday after the country's worst massacre in years.
View ArticleUN: Sandy shows need for action on climate change
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that one of the main lessons from Superstorm Sandy is the need for global action to deal with future climate shocks.
View ArticleHeavy rains kill 10 in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A Haitian government official says up to 10 people have died in the northern part of the country following a night of heavy rainfall.
View ArticleThis Day in History - November 10
Today is the 315th day of 2012. There are 51 days left in the year.
View ArticlePHOTO: Me and my umbrella
A girl plays with her umbrella as she stands beside a stall (not seen) in Spanish Town, St Catherine, yesterday. (Photo: Lionel Rookwood)
View ArticleTurks and Caicos to take govt reins from Britain
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos (AP) — The Turks and Caicos Islands, in preparation to govern itself for the first time in three years, voted yesterday for a new government.
View ArticlePHOTO: Crash!
THE female driver of this Daihatsu Terios yesterday suffered scrapes and bruises when the vehicle crashed while travelling along the Mona Road in St Andrew. The woman said the vehicle got out of...
View ArticlePHOTO: Best Leadership Qualities Award
Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington (left) presents Constable Kemados Marsh with the award for Best Leadership Qualities during a passing-out parade and awards ceremony at the Jamaica Police Academy...
View ArticleSaturday Social - November 10
We're sharing more scenes from the first Women's Networking Event hosted by the Delegation of the European Union at the National Gallery last Wednesday.
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