Residents want school to be named for 100-y-o
The exact date is unclear but some time in the 1950s, Miss Adlin Pinnock, and her daughter, Veronica Green, were at home in Harrison Town, St Ann, with nothing to do. Then a thought hit her. "I'm going to start a school," she said to herself. She had no training...
Warming to Rowe - Dabdoub declares Comrades more confident in candidate
ABE DABDOUB, the defeated People's National Party (PNP) candidate in the 2007 general election, has said West Portland electors are warming to Kenneth Rowe. Dabdoub lost the battle for West Portland to the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Daryl Vaz in September 2007...
By-election win could launch PNP charge for disputed seats
The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) believes the West Portland by-election next Monday could be the prelude to a general election. With three other Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)-controlled seats - North West Clarendon, North East St Catherine and North East St Ann ...
Council plans town meeting
SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine: The St Catherine Parish Council is to stage a series of community meetings to heighten awareness and educate residents about the local government reform process.Speaking with JIS News, secretary manager of the council,...
Residents see the funny side of politics as parties trade mantras
"Don't stop the progress," was the popular and catchy campaign slogan for the People's National Party (PNP) in the run-up to the 2007 general election. "Send them a message that enough is enough," was the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) response....
I'm a survivor! - Businesswoman triumphs during recession
In response to The Gleaner's request for self-employed individuals to tell us how they are surviving during the recession, Sydoney Brackett, founder/coordinator of Classique Virtual Business Services, shares her story of success. Brackett, the current public relations officer...
Chang: State of education spells disaster for economy - Social groups urged to back up Gov't
Jamaican-Canadian multi-millionaire Dr Raymond Chang has warned that the island's socio-economic foundation is in danger of collapse if social groups fail to prop up an underfunded education sector. While conceding that spending on the public-school system was hamstrung...
Lifestyle practices increasing spread of HIV/AIDS
WESTERN BUREAU: Common lifestyle practices among persons in the Caribbean continue to increase the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region, a noted health official has said.Dr Kevin Harvey, senior medical officer in charge of the National HIV/STI Programme ...
37-y-o freed of cousin's murder
A man who was accused of fatally stabbing his cousin at a dance at Kellits, Clarendon, has been freed of the murder charge following a no-case submission.Attorney-at-law Dwight Reece, who represented 37-year-old welder...
Funeral service today for Hector Lodge
When the history of Jamaica is written, journalism must be featured for its role in protecting the nation's democracy, and when the spotlight is thrown upon this sector, Hector Joseph Lodge will inevitably have a long and sterling chapter for himself.
Healthy dentists, healthy service
Members of the Jamaica Dental Auxiliaries attending the twelfth annual conference at Breezes Runaway Bay in St Ann, were reminded to focus on their personal health as a means of empowering themselves for sustained service to the public....
Free first-rate leadership training for Jamaicans
The call for effective leadership at various levels in Jamaica is being answered by the Centre for Leadership as it hosts a free EQUIP training seminar in Jamaica. The EQUIP programme developed by world-renowned leadership trainer, Dr John Maxwell...