Breaking News

Date: 8/15/08
JEVON ATKINSON had what he described as a \"phenomenal swim\" in the heats of the men\'s 50 metres freestyle at the National Aquatics Centre yesterday, but he is still dreading a call from his sister.
Jamaica Teachers\' Association\'s incoming president speaks ou

Date: 8/15/08
Incoming president of the Jamaica Teachers\' Association (JTA), Doran Dixon, says auxiliary fees for schools will be one of the major challenges he will have to grapple with, as he takes up the mantle of leadership for the 22,000-member strong organisation.
'We are already virtual hostages'

Date: 8/15/08
John Spencer (centre), manager at Alumina Partners Jamaica Limited, accepts his Gleaner Silver Pen Award from Jenni Campbell, managing editor at The Gleaner Company. Looking on is Garfield Grandison, The Gleaner\'s editor-in-chief. The presentation ceremony was held yesterday at the newspaper\'s central Kingston offices.
Kite master

Date: 8/13/08
1. Jason on his way to the perfect spot to fly his kite. -
Manual on HIV/AIDS in workplace launched

Date: 8/27/08
The Jamaica Council on HIV/AIDS (JaBCHA), whose mission is to eradicate HIV & AIDS-related stigma and discrimination at the workplace, held its first annual general meeting yesterday at the Cable & Wireless head office in St Andrew.
Gusty Gustav! - Jamaica braces for heavy rains after hurricane

Date: 8/27/08
The island\'s disaster response machinery is now ready for action, as Jamaica prepares for a brush from Hurricane Gustav.
Disaster officials prepared
Date: 8/27/08
Disaster preparedness coordinators in the western region say they are satisfied with efforts to ensure that citizens are safe as the country brace for the impact of Hurricane Gustav.