Two policemen who allegedly kidnapped a Trelawny man and then his spouse have each been granted bail in the sum of $600,000. Corporal Roger Davis and Constable Ricardo Foster were offered bail in the Trelawny Parish Court on Tuesday. Last...
A new Gleaner-commissioned Bill Johnson poll has found that most Jamaicans believe their countrymen are less honest than people in other parts of the world. The survey was conducted islandwide from June 9 to 11, among 1,500 respondents and has...
Efforts to bolster Devon House as the epicentre of Gastronomy in Kingston, has been increased with the official opening of an expanded ‘I-Scream’ parlour on the north lawns of the property on Tuesday. The new property...
The Road Safety Unit in the Transport Ministry is reporting that since the start of the year 200 people have been killed in 186 crashes. The number of fatalities represents a one per cent decrease when compared to the similar period last year. Top...
Reigning long jump champion Greg Rutherford has withdrawn from next month's World Championships in London because of an ankle injury, the BBC sports website reported on Monday.Rutherford, who won Olympic gold at London 2012 before claiming the 2015...
Published:Tuesday | July 25, 2017 | 12:00 AMRuddy Mathison
MANDEVILLE, Manchester:Born in Kitson Town, St Catherine, and surrounded by 10 small adjoining communities, Garfield Angus, despite childhood challenges, always sees himself as possessing the...
MAY PEN, Clarendon:Twelve-year-old Makayha Gordon is to attend Vere Technical High School come September, but she is nowhere ready as the first book has not even been bought.Rural Xpress met with mother and daughter in May Pen, Clarendon, and it was...
Published:Tuesday | July 25, 2017 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey
When owner of Mi Natural, Shenae Morgan, decided to participate in a local initiative called Made in Manchester, an event of 20 Twenty Strategies, she had no idea her brand would soon have an international appeal.A civil engineering undergraduate...
MORANT BAY, St Thomas:Hundreds of fellow parishioners flooded Facebook to congratulate 24-year-old Anthony Drysdale of St Thomas who was recently named Top Barber of the Caribbean.Drysdale, who goes by the name Anthony King, was one of 10...
Published:Tuesday | July 25, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner
Jolly's Restaurant, located on Port Henderson Road in Portmore, St Catherine, prides itself as the standard by which seafood should be judged.The location, which is blessed with a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea, is a must-visit for seafood...
Over the past two decades, the pork industry has undergone a refashioning. A pig 25 years ago is different from a pig in 2017. This is due to a response by the pork industry to fulfil the consumer's need for lean pork products. Through efforts in...
With tourists from all around the world flocking Jamaica every year to enjoy the island's delicious food offerings, University of Georgia's Animal Science expert Dr Dean Pringle said Jamaica could benefit significantly if Jamaicans become more...
You will go for the food and definitely stay for the ambience. The Deck satisfies both culinary and relaxation desires.The semi-outdoor setting of The Deck is ideal for the summer. The rustic decor contributes to the ambience and vibe that make this...
Reggae artiste Romain Virgo will be among the headline acts for the Jamaica 55 Independence Festival Village opening show, Standing Ovation, on Saturday.Singer Karen Smith, One Third, Fab 5, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jamaica, Company Dance...
Published:Tuesday | July 25, 2017 | 12:00 AMRomario Scott
There is fear among ganja stakeholders that the thrust to establish a blazing marijuana industry in Jamaica could be stalled, as there is uncertainty surrounding where revenues from the business would be banked.This, as financial institutions...
More than 180 years after the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire, small farmers in Jamaica are still being held captive to the legacy of that dark period in the country's history, according to Donovan Stanberry, permanent secretary...
Jamaica needs to take charge of its natural, human and other resources in a structured way to reverse the dependency on imported foods, as a first step to economic independence, was the charge from Dr Julius Garvey to the second plenary session of...
THE EDITOR, Sir:Have you noticed how 'proactive' and activist Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips has been since his ascendancy as People's National Party leader, to the point of tripping over his own feet?In a race to position himself in our brains...
On Sunday, July 30, youth and technology will take centre stage at the 2017 Churches' Emancipation Lecture. Some might wonder what does technology have to do with Emancipation? Unfortunately, too many young persons believe that technology started...