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Contracts put Gayle return in a bind - Jamaica Gleaner
However, a source close to the negotiations in St Vincent told CMC Sports that while a deal had been reached and agreed to by the WICB and CARICOM, Gayle was yet to sign off. CMC Sports understands that the deal would have seen both Gayle and the WICB ...
'We aren't scammers' - Jamaica Gleaner
"We had our homes raided last weekend by policemen who kept on intimating that we are scammers," continued another of the young men, who asked not to be identified. "I work in the hospitality sector and my two colleagues here are also working.
Did Danville 'diss' them? Walker heads to the private sector, some labourites ... - Jamaica Gleaner
he declared as he asked not to be named. Another JLP stalwart said: "I bet if he had got a big ministerial position if the JLP had won, he would still be here. You must find out what was promised to him," the senior JLP member challenged The Sunday ...
Are patients underfed? Bellevue denies claims that patients are being ... - Jamaica Gleaner
"Some areas are lacking and some look insufficient," the dietician who did not wish to be identified said. "It's not meeting the basic caloric requirement of an adult ... especially for a person with special needs who may be diabetic, has cancer or is ...
Bellevue insanity - Cold, inhumane treatment of patients observed at facility - Jamaica Gleaner
A current employee, who also asked not to be named, said the psychiatric aides and the ward assistants are the ones assigned the responsibility of bathing patients who can't help themselves, and supervising those who can. The ward also seemed to be in ...
Alcoa to cut production by mid-year, Jamaican impact unclear - Jamaica Gleaner
However, the source said they were awaiting further developments. Jamaica refines alumina used in the production of aluminium. Alcoa also plans to make cuts in that segment, saying its "alumina production will be reduced across the global refining ...
Voting in the open - Privacy concerns raised during general election - Jamaica Gleaner
An outdoor agent at the technical high school, who did not want to be identified, told The Sunday Gleaner that when she arrived and observed the set up of the polling station, she raised concerns about the tent being pitched in the open and void of a ...
Roving in Clarendon on election day - Jamaica Gleaner
"But we sell more liquor on election day than any other day," said the middle-aged female owner of one bar, who asked not to be named. "When one party win, people drink to celebrate. When the next party lose, their supporters drink to feel better. ...
World oil prices trending up, but local prices lower - Jamaica Gleaner
"It is still a puzzle how they do things as it follows a sequence sometimes then it does its own thing without any explanation," said the official, who did not want to be identified by name. "When you ask ... (about the prices because) is not logical ...
Rumblings in JLP camp... - Jamaica Gleaner
A source close to Creary confirmed that he had replaced Peralto despite some resistance by the one-term parliamentarian. Influential party sources had indicated earlier that Peralto would be replaced. "Tarn is definitely out," a senior party insider ...
TG residents demand answers - Jamaica Gleaner
The young man, who refused to give his name, was among a group of party supporters who converged on a veranda in the community discussing the issue and trying to come to terms with the news that trickled in from the meeting of the party's Central ...
'Brownings, please' - Jamaica Gleaner
"Some are brazen enough," the source said. "We have had certain firms that have required persons of a certain complexion," said the well-placed informant, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak with the media. ...
Facebook gets more into music - Jamaica Gleaner
The tools won't amount to a unique music service on its own, since Facebook has not negotiated licensing deals with major music companies, according to a person familiar with the matter. But it will give Facebook users yet another reason to stick ...
Damaged-car ban said under review - Jamaica Gleaner
Three independent sources, who each requested anonymity because of the potential blowback from black market traders, said that talks are sufficiently advanced that a date of September month-end has been floated for the lifting of the ban. ...
Government, former SLB head said in settlement talks - Jamaica Gleaner
Sunday Gleaner sources said, however, that the finance ministry has asked experienced trade unionist Pearnel Charles, who is also the minister of labour, to try to broker a deal between the parties. Barnett was fired last year following the findings of ...
House puzzle deepens - Law firm takes on VMBS - Jamaica Gleaner
... provided to me by my client was inadequate because the unit had a loft which could not be seen from the outside," said the valuation surveyor who contacted The Sunday Gleaner via email, but asked not to be named during a telephone interview. ...
House price shocker - Mortgaged property auctioned for half the market price - Jamaica Gleaner
said the surveyor, who asked not to be named in the article. Although valuations are partly based on the interpretation of the interaction between market forces, the valuator is convinced that "there should not be that type of a difference" between the ...
Unemployment threatens Montego Bay Free Zone workers - Jamaica Gleaner
"We are not sure of the company's intention and as to whether or not we will be paid for our years of service," said a long-time employee at the company, who did not wish to be identified. The Gleaner received a copy of a memorandum dated Saturday, ...
Cops silent on X5 driver's arrest - Jamaica Gleaner
A source close to the investigation told The Gleaner that up to late yesterday, the Constant Spring police were processing the suspect and his vehicle, which was at the station earlier in the day. The Gleaner understands that three men were questioned ...
Buju will come back stronger, Jamaicans say - Jamaica Gleaner
However, there are some who believe justice was served and if Buju is guilty, he needs to be punished. "I really don't have much to say, but I guess justice was served and he is not above the law," said one individual who refused to give her name.
Business downtown slows - Jamaica Gleaner
Another businesswoman, who also refused to be named, said she lost more than $100000 worth of goods during the security forces operation last year. “I've been in business for 14 years now and since the operation is the worst time I've ever experienced ...
Abortion horror - Jamaica Gleaner
The attorney, who requested anonymity, claims that the doctor apologised to Mrs Josephs after the baby was aborted. The Sunday Gleaner also understands that when Mr Josephs, 28, recognised what was happening to his 26-year-old wife and questioned the ...
Downswell slams school coaches - Jamaica Gleaner
However, another western coach, who asked not to be named, said he has serious concerns about the treatment of his players when they are called off to national duties in Kingston. "The rural players suffer academically because while their Kingston ...
Tivoli not impressed - Jamaica Gleaner
... you have corrupt police a get weed out of the force, a so corrupt politicians should also get weed out," said one young man who refused to give his name.
Armadale payout: - Jamaica Gleaner
Authoritative sources close to the investigations told The Sunday Gleaner that Cabinet had accepted liability and may well have to pay out millions of ...