6 Things You Need To Know Today – January 20, 2015

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  1. Ponzi Dead End – Attorney Says It Might Be Too Late For World Wise Investors To Sue. World Wise Partners investors, who police investigators say are owed hundreds of millions of dollars, may be out of time to take civil action in the courts to recoup their losses… Read more at Jamaica-Gleaner.com
  2. As Elevator Woes Continue, Woman Lifted To Third Floor Of Supreme Court. The civil case of an elderly disabled woman was held up for an hour yesterday as she had to seek the assistance of workers at the Supreme Court to lift her in a wheelchair to the third floor where her case was being heard… Read more at Jamaica-Gleaner.com
  3. Trench Town, Charlie Smith High Schools To Be Merged. Two Corporate Area high schools languishing for years in the throes of gang feuds and low student turnout are to be merged… Read more at Jamaica-Gleaner.com
  4. A Stellar Year For Tourism! Jamaica’s Director of tourism, Paul Pennicook, is forecasting an estimated 740,000 stopover arrivals to Jamaica this winter tourist season… Read more at Jamaica-Gleaner.com
  5. UN Committee Grills Hanna On Children’s Rights. After being grilled for three hours yesterday’s opening session, Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna returns today before the United Nation’s Committee on the Rights of the Child to field another round… Read more at Jamaica-Gleaner.com
  6. ‘Not Good Enough’ – Overseas Scouts, Agents, Coaches Not Impressed By Jamaica’s U-20. Professional agents, coaches and scouts, who have flocked from overseas to the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in search of football talent, have been left shocked and disappointed with the quality of Jamaica’s players… Read more at Jamaica-Gleaner.com