Jamaicans in plane crash - Four relatives perish in ill-fated aircraft
AT LEAST one Jamaican family is now in mourning following Thursday night's deadly plane crash in New York.
Fighting indiscipline - Teacher tells stories of success through sports
Increasingly, local educators are encountering major challenges as it relates to maintaining discipline within the learning environment, and getting their young charges to conform to...
Life after banana - Young farmer learning to diversify
At a time when banana farmers are encouraged to diversify into other sectors as a result of the downturn in the industry, 23-year-old Roger Rampassard recognised that his survival in the agricultural sector meant he had to be involved in more than just...
Day of shame! WI, England second Test abandoned due to unfit outfield
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (AP):The second Test between West Indies and England was abandoned after just 10 balls were bowled yesterday due to a dangerous outfield, embarrassing Caribbean cricket and forcing the game to be rescheduled for tomorrow.
Shaping music for the world
Yesterday, the Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia Grange, met with influential persons in the music industry to discuss the issue of lewd lyrics.
LETTER OF THE DAY: Welcome move to protect children
The Editor, Sir:While I do not always agree with Ardenne principal, Esther Tyson's position on particular issues, I have always respected her obvious concern for, and dedication towards, the welfare of...
Kevin Costner has another son
LOS ANGELES (AP):Kevin Costner and his wife are proud parents of a baby boy, his publicist, Arnold Robinson, said.Costner's wife Christine Baumgartner gave birth to Hayes Logan Costner on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
Daggerin' dangers: Dance could cause damage, warns doc
Engaging in 'daggerin', the aggressive dance and sexual style which has stoked controversy in recent weeks, can cause severe damage to the genitals, a leading physician has said.