Major player in the lottery scam Kenrick Stephenson (also known as BeBe) head a group of men who were arrested in Coral Gardens, Montego Bay during a raid on Saturday—-.     The People’s National Party (PNP) has confirmed that the suspected mastermind behind the lottery scam who was arrested on Saturday is one of its supporters. Kenrick Stephenson, more popularly known as “Bebe” was arrested during a raid in the upscale community of Coral Gardens in Montego Bay, … Read entire article »

By Alicia Sutherland—- MANDEVILLE, Manchester—- Pro-chancellor of International University of the Caribbean (IUC) and immediate past president of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce Keith Smith said that it is time that Mandeville be officially recognised as a university/college town. He made the call at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Mandeville at the Golf View Hotel last week. The bustling Mandeville town square. (Photos: Gregory Bennett)   “University/college towns are so designated because of the presence of the educational institutions; … Read entire article »

  CASTRIES, St Lucia – St Lucia is taking steps to increase wireless broadband (WiFi) Internet penetration with an ultimate plan to make it free across the country, Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony has announced. He said the programme will not be completely rolled out by the end of 2012, but the government hopes that in two to three years, a wireless internet connection could be available in any public place free of charge. St Lucia’s is the latest … Read entire article »

By Garfield Myers—- MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Fifteen months after its formal launch, the controversial Christiana bypass road is almost complete and residents of the north-eastern Manchester town are eagerly awaiting its opening. When the Observer Central did a quick photo tour of the road on Friday, motor vehicles, including taxis, were seen cruising on the pristine one-kilometre, two-lane highway which boasts elaborate underpasses and culverts. It is expected to cost in the region of $1 billion when … Read entire article »

A fair-sized audience watches the performances at Reggae Sumfest on the International Night at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay last year. – file   By Sadeke Brooks—- For this year’s staging of Reggae Sumfest, the organisers will be celebrating two decades of doing the event, as well as Jamaica’s 50th year of Independence. For many years, Summerfest Productions has hosted Reggae Sumfestin Montego Bay and treated patrons to entertaining performances from top Jamaican and overseas acts. But when the event is … Read entire article »

Jamaica Money Market Brokers’ Gregory Francis.   By Keisha Hill—– WITH EACH passing year, you realise that even though you might be living comfortably, you haven’t been saving towards yourretirement. Yes, the golden years when you won’t have to wake up so early, get ready for work and battle the rush-hour traffic. Now that retirement is a reality, it’s time to make that investment in a savings option that can be tailored to your situation. Jamaica Money Market Brokers … Read entire article »

 ROBIN GIBB OF THE BEE GEES FAME DIES @ 62…MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. … Read entire article »