http://gleanerblogs.com/ http://gleanerblogs.com/images/logo1.gifhttp://gleanerblogs.com/images/logo1.gifGleaner Blogs - Top 10 latest post. http://gleanerblogs.com/haveyoursay/?p=515 Popular dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, whose correct name is Adijah Palmer was detained under the state of emergency, after the police asked him to turn himself in . He was in custody for a little over two weeks, but was eventually released on Saturday July 17, 2010. Now that Kartel has been released, his attorney, Valerie Neita-Robertson is seeking compensation for him. She believes that he deserves this recompense because the State overstepped its bounds. According to Neita-Robertson, National Security Minister, Dwight [...] http://gleanerblogs.com/motorsports/?p=517 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro surprised the Formula 1 world in more ways than one at the German Grand Prix. The performance of the F10s, when they unloaded, stunned the pitwall. They were competitive, they took the fight, literally, to the Red Bulls and qualified second and third on the grid. So, for the 10th time in 11 races, Red Bull Racing sat on pole, Vettel, ahead of Alonso, Massa and Webber in his worst starting position for 2010, in 5th. Vettel As the engines [...] http://gleanerblogs.com/agriculture/?p=8 Finance minister Audley Shaw recently announced the government’s willingness to grant waiver to persons wanting to set up greenhouses. What will this waiver do for agriculture in Jamaica? According to The Sunday Gleaner, "All the green house material that's wanted in Jamiaca, I'll sign waivers for it," said Audley Shaw.  Certainly, some good news for farmers who want to set up greenhouses to grow plants, but many farmers probably don’t know about it.  Jamaica Greenhouse Growers Association (JGGA), Technical team leader, Burrell Scarlett said [...] http://gleanerblogs.com/finance/?p=179 We are currently in the middle of what I call a self-fulfilling prophecy.  Companies look at what is happening in the world and predict that businesses will experience a slow down.  They see demand for their products falling and this will lead to a potential closure of their businesses.  Now there is no doubt that we are experiencing hard times.  Many persons were living off huge gains in the value of their houses, their equity portfolios and their huge commissions [...] http://gleanerblogs.com/haveyoursay/?p=509 If you have been keeping abreast of current news and topical issues, you might have heard that Sandra ‘Sandie’ Coke has been barred from Tivoli Gardens. Yes, you actually read that sentence correctly. She has been barred. For those who are not aware, Sandie Coke is the sister of alleged crime lord, Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. Sandra Coke turned herself into the Half-Way Tree police, escorted by Rev Al Miller on June 24, 2010. She was asked to turn herself in by [...] http://gleanerblogs.com/iconsumer/?p=231 ‘Desperate times call for desperate measures’.   Now, I don’t know who coined that phrase but it has certainly proved true in these harsh economic times.   So now when you shop, it’s not only about hunting for a bargain but guarding your pocket.   Often pickpockets watch your movements carefully long before they make their move.  So what can you do to protect yourself? Well I have a few suggestions. Shop early and avoid overcrowded stores. Stay alert. Don’t let your desire for a sale distract [...] http://gleanerblogs.com/iconsumer/?p=225 After the dust settled, parents of students who passed the GSAT exams for prestigious high schools faced a new problem. Many high schools have mandatory summer school for their new students.  To make matters worse, they also added hefty registration costs.  Parents were ‘up in arms’ when they were told they had to pay these additional costs.                           So are schools just being greedy by trying to squeeze every last cent from parents?  I think that view may be a bit harsh as [...] http://gleanerblogs.com/motorsports/?p=513 Many moons ago, hurricane poverty ravaged the island. Unfortunately my family wasn’t spared. We were rendered penniless, but thanks to the opportunities being literate provides we weathered the storm and picked up the pieces. It is a vicious cycle though and despite my best efforts, many years after, I am still not able to buy that tarmac conquering race car my soul requires to beat the living daylights out of David Summerbell Jr and his accomplice, TA1 (AMS built Mitsubishi Evo [...] http://gleanerblogs.com/haveyoursay/?p=489 I have heard numerous interviews and speeches from the Former Police Commissioner, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin. He seems to be very passionate about his ideas of what is right or wrong with the current government and their treatment of certain issues. Well, in truth, I really should try not to beat around the bush. Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin quite openly declared that someone tipped off the former Tivoli strongman, Christopher “Dudus” Coke, about an extradition request sent out for him by [...] http://gleanerblogs.com/iconsumer/?p=223 We know that supporting the small farmer is important.  So why isn’t more being done to give them a boost?    True, all farmers have to contend with natural disasters, the uncertainty of the dollar and man-made difficulties such as praedial larceny. Then if their goods do reach the market place, buyers can be few.  This can devastate even the most determined farmer.  However, the small farmer may be even more frustrated as he can not produce enough goods in order [...]