Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding (left), has a light moment with United States President, Barack Obama, at the G8 Summit at Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka, Canada last week. WASHINGTON DC (JIS) President of the United States (US), Barak Obama, has expressed strong support for the Jamaican Government and people and for the continued development of [...]
Mike Mullen said he believes Iran will continue to pursue nuclear weapons, even if sanctions against the country are increased.Speaking at the Aspen Security Forum, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff said it would be “incredibly dangerous” for Iran to achieve nuclear weapons, and that there’s “no reason to trust” Iran’s assurances that [...]
Twenty two year-old Ruth–Ann Lawrence makes her introductory remarks at a recent Commissioners’ meeting, held at the Broadcasting Commission, in New Kingston. (JIS) BY DON DOBSON The Broadcasting Commission has taken another major step in its youth initiative programme by including, for the first time, students on its Monitoring and Compliance Committee. The students, 22 [...]
Twelve-year-old Chevaughn Miller has been reported missing from his home at Phase II, Seaview Gardens, Kingston 11 since Saturday, June 19, 2010. Chevaughn is of slim build, black complexion, and about 152 centimeters (5 ft.) tall. Reports received are that about 6:30 p.m. Chevaughn left home for an undisclosed location and has not been seen [...]
Could it be the haters? Or could it be since jahboo.com is moving fast to replace facebook as the top website in Jamaica that local haters decided to attack? The attack came less than 12 hours after e-mail was sent regarding jahboo.com sudden success and rate of clime to a group of locals some in [...]
Miramar, FL (06-25-2010): Tulsa University’s center Jerome Jordan was last night drafted by the Milwaukie Bucks as the 2010 NBA Draft concluded at Madison Square Gardens in New York City. The 7-foot, 253-pound Jordan was the 44th pick overall and became the first Tulsa player to be drafted since Michael Ruffin was picked by the [...]
Miramar, FL (06-24-2010): History could be made tonight when two local basketball players – Jerome Jordan and Samardo Samuels – could be drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) as the 2010 NBA Draft takes place at Madison Square Gardens in New York City. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. EST. and will be televised [...]
Cuba was elected on Monday, June 22, 2010 as Vice President of the Human Rights Council (HRC), the main UN body specialized in promoting and protecting human rights. During an annual organizational session, the members of the HRC decided by acclaim the election of Cuban Ambassador to Geneva Rodolfo Reyes Rodriguez to the post. The [...]
(JIS) BY GARFIELD L. ANGUS A Mentorship Programme was launched at the Manchester based Winston Jones High School on June 18, by the bauxite and alumina company, Jamalco. Corporate Services and Government Affairs Manager at Jamalco, Leo Lambert, said that the initiative is designed to provide an environment, which will seek to embrace and to [...]
Commissioner of Police, Mr. Owen Ellington this evening confirmed that the police have arrested the former West Kingston gang leader, Christopher “Dudus” Coke. Commissioner Ellington is reassuring family, friends and well wishers of Coke that the police will be taking “every step possible to ensure his safety and well being whilst he is in our [...]
