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Kathi Cooke unhinged the gate to her house in Montego Bay and opened her arms. I strode into her embrace and then into her home.

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Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Trinidad and Tobago last Thursday for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to what must be good news for the monarchy: The people of St Vincent and the Grenadines had voted decisively in a referendum to retain her as their Queen and head of state.

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New Kingston, the business heart of Jamaicaa s capital city of Kingston, could become home to a new Marriott hotel within the next two years, according to the Jamaica Observer.

Jamaica offers its visitors beautiful white sand beaches, breathtaking mountains, lush valleys, and a variety of attractions that keep us returning.

By Alphea Saunders KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The Government is steadfast in its thrust to develop the local biofuels industry, producing ethanol from local feedstock and boosting exports of this highly valued fuel, under the Caribbean Basin Initiative .

"Food" is cheap and tasty and sets you up for a hard day at the beach. But where do you go in the evening? The First Post is here to help.

With all his flamboyance and obvious flaws, retired Senior Superintendent Reneto Adams, for good or ill, represents for many Jamaicans someone who they believe can make a contribution to the containment of crime.

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McCalla, Lightbourne The country's Justice Minister and Attorney General, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne, and Chief Justice Zaila McCalla head the star-studded group of legal luminaries that will invade western Jamaica this weekend.

Regulatory News. Volvo Buses has received an order for 145 bus chassis for Jamaica.

Governments in the region have a critical role to play in providing an appropriate environment for the development and growth of the Information and Communication Technologies sector, says Jamaican Minster of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Michael Stern.

Omar Catino Six-year-old Omar Oshane Catino of Munster Avenue, Kingston 3 has been reported missing since this afternoon.

The Jamaica Symphony Orchestra in concert at the Assembly Hall, University of the West Indies, Mona, on Sunday.

Jamaica is set to recruit English firm Baker and McKenzie for US$250,000 as advisors on how to implement the planned Jamaican International Financial Services Centre to be located downtown Kingston.

As I have mentioned to you in the past, I have made a lot of mistakes. Luckily most of these mistakes where small and didna t cause much harm to my business or me.

Few Jamaicans chart in Japan, US and Europe signalling, as pundits suggest, that international reggae doesn't need Jamaica.

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force band in action during the force's annual commemorative and memorial service yesterday at the Kingston Parish Church in downtown Kingston.

WHETHER you voted or not, your member of parliament is there to serve you. Once you live in the constituency, the MP is your political representative and you have the right to make certain demands of him/her. Although, quite arguably, some people expect too much from their MPs, in the Jamaican context their roles are unclear, particularly since ...

In a story headline entitled 'Gloomy Jamaica' published on the November 14, 2009, the highly respected Economist magazine, read by business and financial leaders worldwide, referred to Jamaica as "unfixable". In words that may even reflect some sympathy as to the extreme difficulty of Prime Minster Golding's job, the Economist noted: "Just over two ...

It could be dangerous to be at the annual conference of the Jamaica Labour Party at the National Arena today.

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Minister of National Security, Senator Dwight Nelson , Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon Olivia Grange and President of the Courtney Walsh Foundation and former West Indies cricketer, Courtney Walsh, conversing at the launch of the Foundation at the Mona Hockey Field, Kingston, Friday .

West Indies captain Chris Gayle, who left his team's tour of Australia to be with his sick mother, will head Down Under tomorrow and hopes to play in the first Test, Jamaican media has reported.

The anxiety among Jamaicans here at home about the United States' economic crisis is mostly about how it has been affecting us through the decline in remittances and the American travel market, our largest source of tourists.

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Audley Shaw, says that it is irresponsible to suggest that the Government has had nothing to do with the success of Jamaican athletes.

This is by far one of the biggest load of Bull Sh*t to come out of Jamaica! Posted on November 20, 2009 by jahboo.com - Jamaica's Micro-blogging Social Network, Search Engine & Video Portal Imagine media bodies complaining about political operatives seeking to censor and regulate the media.

Dr Warren Jestin , Scotiabank International's chief economist, speaks with Joseph Matalon, president of the Private Sector Organsiation of Jamaica.

Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon.

A former president of the Jamaica Airline Pilots Association has sent an open letter to Spirit Airlines, asking the low-cost carrier to drop its bid to purchase Air Jamaica and disclose the purchase price to the current and former Air Jamaica employees who are determined to keep the country's only airline under Jamaican ownership - even if it means ...

VENEZUELAN President Hugo Chavez stressed the importance of the "Reflections of Fidel's" published Thursday November 19 and titled The Bolivarian Revolution and Peace, at a preparatory workshop for the 1st Extraordinary Congress of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela to the 772 delegates participating in the upcoming event.

NEW legislation will not make Jamaica's children safer if Government does not uphold its own laws and if citizens fail to hold leaders who do not fulfil their obligations accountable.

DESPITE the global economic-financial crisis and the cruel and unjust blockade imposed for more than 50 years by successive U.S. administrations, Cuba is continuing to develop innovative biotechnology products to improve the quality of life of its population and other nations.

The Culinary Federation of Jamaica and Devon House celebrated "Journeys Through Jamaica" on Sunday, November 15, 2009 on the south lawn of Devon House.

Through next Tuesday , buy rare one-way sale rates from USAirways to a pair of island destinations.

JAMAICA has slipped three places to 99th on the 2009 corruption index, which ranked New Zealand as the world's least corrupt nation and riotous Somalia the most corrupt.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting that the country imported at least 70 percent less fresh produce, compared to this time last year, as a result of increased food crop production.

While most doctors venture to Jamaica to get away from the pressures of caring for patients, Tom Rexroth will be doing just the opposite as he visits the Caribbean island this week.

The civil trial of the case against Frank Cox and DYC Fishing Ltd of Kingston, Jamaica, brought by Miami, Florida-based Perla Del Caribe Inc will proceed to trial in Miami Civil Court, before Judge Marc Schumacher.

Miami, FL : Conference USAa s preseason player of the year Jerome Jordan shot 6-of-7 from the field for 12 points while also adding six blocks and seven rebounds as the University of Tulsa moved to 2-0 with an easy 81-49 victory of Florida International University last night in Tulsa.

Miami, FL : NAIA #15 Cedarville University came back from 20 points down on Friday night but the rally fell short as they went down 86-83 to Saint Xavier University in the Trinity Christian Classic in Illinois.

The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay remains open and operational, a release from the airport's managers and operators, MBJ Airports Limited, confirmed Friday evening .

Her Group Executive Chef Stefan Spath describes her as humble in her approach to design; her Vice-President of Operations Gary Stevens uses the word brilliant in his British lilt; as for me, I'm simply awed by the straightforward yet forceful impact of her style and talent.

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Jamaica's Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, said that collaboration between Caribbean and Latin American countries, or joint action in strategic areas, is not enough to achieve integration.

Five outstanding Jamaicans have been conferred with honorary doctorates by the University of the West Indies at this year's graduation ceremonies held at the Mona Campus in Kingston, last Friday and Saturday.

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL analyst Gregory Fisher has expressed confidence in the ability of the political leadership to implement radical changes to save Jamaica from falling into an abyss.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Andrew Gallimore, said it is time for Jamaicans to come together to "find a focus and develop a deliberate strategy" to raise the productivity level of the country.

Hotelier John Issa and UWI Chancellor George Alleyne make a traditional gesture after Issa received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

JUST over two years ago when Bruce Golding's Labour Party came to power in Jamaica, ending 18 years in opposition, there were modest hopes that it might make progress in tackling the island's endemic problems of economic stagnation and gang violence.

Racquel Reid Thirteen-year-old Racquel Reid of Dumfries Crescent, St. Thomas has been reported missing since Thursday, November 12.

Reinstated West Indies captain, Chris Gayle, says that team unity will be a key ingredient for the team to perform competitively on the tough three-Test assignment in Australia.

By Sir Ronald Sanders Government representatives of all the countries that now form the Caribbean Community and Common Market , except the Bahamas and Haiti, were present at a meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica when "majority opinion was clearly in favour of a Federation". Sir Ronald Sanders is a business executive and former Caribbean diplomat who ...

Miss Jamaica UK, Jessica Thompson. - Contributed Last Saturday night in London, the winner of the Miss Jamaica UK, 18-year-old graphic design student Jessica Thompson whose parents are from Kingston, was crowned.

Jamaica's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr Kenneth Baugh, has praised the Rio Group for its role in strengthening the region's international presence.

Sydney Bartley, director of culture in the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports, sings and dances at the 11th Jamaica/Japan Cultural Exchange Night at the Medallion Hall Hotel, St Andrew, on Saturday, November 7. - File It was a night of informing, educating and entertaining at the 11th Jamaica/Japan Cultural Exchange Night at the Medallion Hall ...

The landing requirements for persons seeking to enter Jamaica may vary according to the purpose of travel.

By Carolyn Goulbourne-Warren TORONTO, Canada -- A Jamaican-born policeman has been appointed to the second highest rank in Toronto's police force, in Canada.

Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast, the documentary film by Spanish/Jamaican company Nice Time Productions on the triumphs of Jamaica's Beijing Olympic athletes, has triumphed over 120 entries to win the Garland of Honour in the category of "Olympic Spirit" at the 2009 Movies, Sports & TV Film Festival in Milan, Italy.

Though offering only very limited details on discussions with the International Monetary Fund , Prime Minister Bruce Golding yesterday attempted to alleviate the nation's concerns about the sluggish pace of the negotiations.

A feared ex-police commander known as "Rambo," who led a commando-style squad accused of multiple killings across Jamaica, is seeking to become the violence-wracked island's top law enforcement officer, police said Sunday.

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The National Organization for Marriage has again, because of your support and work, played a key role in changing the course of history on marriage.

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WE DID IT! By a 53-47 margin, voters in Maine won a decisive and historic victory for marriage by passing Question 1! But each and everyone of you, who volunteered or donated to Stand for Marriage Maine, who forwarded an e-mail to a friend or neighbor, or who simply prayed fervently for the institution of marriage–today is your victory! The importance of the win in Maine nationally can not be overstated. Same-sex marriage activists saw Maine as their best chance to win a direct marriage vote. They thought it would stop the momentum we gained by passing Proposition 8 dead in its tracks–and reverse it.

Posted on November 3, 2009 by jahboo.com - Jamaica's Micro-blogging Social Network, Search Engine & Video Portal Please read and forward to anyone who might be interested. “U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan today announced the following nine appointments to his senior staff: …Kevin Jennings, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Office of Safe & Drug Free Schools…” Jennings wrote the foreword for the book, Queering Elementary Education.

Twelve-year-old Chantol Sibbles of Caribbean Sea Drive, Phase II, Seaview Gardens, Kingston 11 has been reported missing from home since yesterday.

Stanley Walker, 71, is charged with participating in a scheme that swindled two Foley residents of over $1 million.

You can definitely make a strong case for it: Today has been proclaimed 'Gay Eradication Day' by residents of the McGregor Gully community in East Kingston .

A Jamaican town where a "Gay Eradication Day" had been proclaimed expelled all gay and lesbian residents on Oct.

Gay activists regularly claim that they were "born that way" and thus cannot change their desires or stop their activities.

THE Jamaica Star has a message for homosexuals: a oe GAYS MUST LEAVE TODAY a . Today has been proclaimed 'Gay Eradication Day' by residents of the McGregor Gully community in East Kingston.

British Airways made its inaugural non-stop flight from London's Gatwick Airport to Montego Bay, with 280 passengers on board, on Thursday.

Jamaica will be hosting important meetings of Foreign Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean on Integration and Development, and the Rio Group November 4-6, in Montego Bay.

Within another two years, residents of Kingston, Jamaica, who have borne the inconvenience of water lock-offs, will have reliable, adequate water supply.

The front page of The Sunday Gleaner , October 25, "One Love at risk ... Amnesty wants 'full freedom for Jamaican gays'," added more ammunition to the already heated discussion about gays in Jamaica.

During the slave rebellions of 1831-1838, many of Jamaicaa s Great Houses were torched as hated symbols of their ownera s lavish lifestyles and cruelty.

A 33-year-old lifeguard and a 51-year-old British woman were arrested and charged after lawmen found an illegal gun in a vehicle they were traveling in along the Lilliput main road, Montego Bay, St.

Over the last few months, Jamaicans have spent a lot of time debating the causes of our economic problems.