Reading success ... Green Island's way
WESTERN BUREAU: Two years ago, her inaudible mumblings, followed by spontaneous giggles from her classmates, were what often happened in Ashley Smith's Grade Four classroom at the Green Island Primary School in Hanover, when she was asked to read...
EU to increase assistance to Jamaica
Jamaica can expect an increase in grants from the European Union (EU) this year as it tries to assist developing countries to weather the harsh economic climate.The increase in funding follows agreements made between G-20 countries ...
Relay for Life goes around yet again
Despite the global economic recession, the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) is moving ahead with plans to raise the much-needed funds to fight cancer through its flagship event - Relay for Life. Speaking Tuesday evening during the launch of Relay for Life...
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) set to celebrate 10 years
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) celebrates 10 years of existence this year and will mark this milestone with a number of events throughout the year.The curtain-raiser is a thanks-giving and rededication service at the St Joseph's Catholic Church, 13 King...
Mona Heights ready for literacy test
It is all systems go at Mona Heights Primary in St Andrew as the school prepares for the grade-four literacy test on June 16. Principal Wilton Bishop said that he has set a target of at least 81 per cent of his students passing the examination...
Child protection activist to address Child's Month luncheon
Special Children's Advocate, Cayman Islands-based Carol Graham, will address the Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) Child's Month luncheon at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday, May 28.Following closely on the heels of Child Abuse Prevention Monthhis...
New Hanover custos to push for investment opportunities
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr David Stair understands the significance of service to the public and, with his new role as custos of Hanover, he expects to continue the journey of service while bringing something new and different to the parish...
Happy Mother's Day - when it comes
Sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, friends and family here and abroad are tying up arrangements for Mother's Day - Sunday, May 10.Flower shops, restaurants and boutiques are abuzz with expectation.