Thursday, November 22, 2012 | 3:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Junior Agriculture minister Ian Hayles has made an appeal to local banks for a reduction in interest rates on agricultural lo
According to Hayles when comparisons are made with lending rates in
Garfene Grandison, Gleaner Writer
Every once in a while, a designer pops on the scene using elements from everyday life. Jean Paul Gaultier is one such designer who has received no formal training, but has showcased his designs all over the world dr
The story of esteemed makeup artist and Beauty Consultant Dianne John has been long in coming, but as the old saying goes, ‘nothing happens before its time’. Many are familiar with her noteworthy how-to articles in Guardian Media Ltd’s WomanWise maga
Two of the Caribbean’s best known heads of government, a world-famous entertainment icon and civil rights advocate, writers with global followings, a former Mayor of New York City, the person who led Jamaica longer than anyone else in the nation’s hi
BY HORACE HINES Observer staff reporter
Sunday, November 11, 2012
AMITY HALL, St James — The importation of bananas for local consumption will not be necessary to offset an expected shortfal in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, s
PETIT-GOÂVE, Haiti -- Before Sandy dumped more than 20 inches of rain on Haiti, rural towns like Petit-Goâve were relatively prosperous, their crops of banana, pigeon peas and yam helping feed the isla
CUBA
Cuba to welcome back many who left.
Under new migration regulations, rafters, athletes and many other Cubans who left the island will be allowed to return.
By Juan O. Tamayo
jtamayo@ElNuevoHerald.com
Cuba said Thursday it will welcome back tens of
By: Bobie-lee Dixon
October 22-2012
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority is advising all farmers to take immediate steps to prepare for tropical storm conditions by observing Agricultural Disaster Risk Management (ADRM) best practices.
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Enjoying the party are (from left) Tourism Minister Dr Wykeham McNeill, Niambe McIntosh, Peter Tosh's daughter, and Pulse's CEO Kingsley Cooper.
Chester Francis-Jackson, Contributor
Jamaica has been blessed with a surplus of talent that has risen to t
People read adjustments to the migratory policy, posted on the wrought iron fence of an immigration office in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012. The Cuban government announced Tuesday that it will no longer require islanders to apply for an exit vi
By Maia Chung
If a child’s body prevents him from getting societal buy in, as well as the deployment of his constitutional rights to develop his mind, we the nation Jamaica must act.
The case of a teenaged student and his mother battling for the dev
JAMAICAN sprint superstar Usain Bolt may have just landed his dream job. The 26-year-old was named honorary Director of Excitement by Japanese automaker Nissan yesterday.
According to insideline.com, Nissan hosted the double Olympic gold medallist at
By: Rick Wayne
Count on it, even before he has arrived at my second paragraph some wiseass will be asking: “Where he goin’ widdat? We hear alladat arreddy. Tell us something we eh know.” It’s the national reaction to inconvenient truth: Several year
Photography: Bertrand De Peaza Makeup: Carol Ann De Peaza
Dancer Carlos Acosta left Cuba and went on to become a star with London's Royal Ballet. With the help of a renowned British architect, he hopes to return to his homeland and revive a long-abandoned, landmark ballet school. But his plans are facing o
Cuban and American scientists have joined forces in an effort to protect baby sea turtles and endangered sharks. They’re studying Caribbean weather patterns that fuel the hurricanes that have devastated the Southeastern United States.
In the process,
September 19-2012
The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is announcing that there has been an extension for nominations for awards for persons and companies who cater to the Jamaican disabilities population.
The winners from the no
September 14-2012
His name is Samuel Clarke and he is seven years old. He lives in Jamaica, Old Harbour St. Catherine.
He is a diagnosed Jamaican Autist and he eats stones, paper and sticks – while refusing normal food.
His mother a poor singl
