Caribbean Airlines denies refusing to hire Jamaicans
From Stabroek News General Manager of Caribbean Airlines (CAL), Jamaica Operations, Clive Forbes has dismissed claims that the airline has refused to employ Jamaicans. Forbes said CAL, which operates the Air Jamaica brand, is promoting the best of skills set…
Vaz steps aside – Politician, senior cop to face court Sep 5
BY PAUL HENRY Crime/Court coordinator [email protected] MEMBER of Parliament Daryl Vaz yesterday morning stepped down from his shadow minister post for the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), as a result of damning corruption allegations over which he and his two…
Jamaican Binnie reigns supreme by beating Cayman’s Stafford
From The Gleaner All went according to plan for Jamaican squash ace, Chris Binnie, who won the men’s title at the 2012 Caribbean Area Squash Association’s (CASA) Senior Championships in Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday night. The reigning All Jamaica…
Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt sprint to Diamond League victories
Yohan Blake ran the joint-third fastest time in 100m history as fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt eased to 200m victory in the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne. Olympic silver medallist Blake ran 9.69 seconds, beating American Tyson Gay into second place….
Bubble Up Party tonight (24) at Margaritaville
To celebrate 100 years this Friday, August 24th between Jamaica & Trinidad there will be a Bubble Up Party at Margaritaville, Island Plaza, on Harbour Drive, George Town. Both Islands are celebrating 50 years of Independence so a “back to…
Stafford and Binnie clash in CASA Senior Squash final
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 Jamaican star Chris Binnie was set to defend his title after advancing to the final of Caribbean Area Squash Association Senior Championships in Trinidad & Tobago last night. Binnie, who entered the tournament with the No…
Bolt, Fraser-Pryce lead Jamaican charge on Thursday (23)
Olympic champions Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Usain Bolt will lead the charge of thirteen Jamaicans — including eight medalists — who will storm the track in tomorrow’s Diamond League meet in Lausanne, Switzerland. Swiss fans are in for a treat as…
“Jamaica’s Olympics Promotional Activities an Overwhelming Success”, says Minister McNeill
Jamaica’s Tourism and Entertainment Minister, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill has termed the island’s promotional activities for the London 2012 Olympics, a resounding success. Minister McNeill today outlined key successes of the initiative as he addressed members of the media…
Jamaica activist Clover Graham’s murder probed
The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR is calling for an investigation into the murder of a Jamaican human rights activist on Sunday. Clover Graham, an honorary liaison for the agency, was found with her throat slashed outside the Jamaican capital,…
Jamaican International Soprano from the UK coming to Cayman Islands
An International Soprano singer from the UK with a Jamaican background and parents is coming to the Cayman Islands to perform at two concerts by an invitation from St. George’s Anglican Church, George Town, Grand Cayman. Abigail Kelly completed her…