Aaron Matalon lauded
The late Aaron Joseph Matalon has been hailed for his passion to build a new business class to expand the Jamaican economy. However, it was his hallmark diligence that helped transform the Matalons into a household name which struck the strongest chord...
'Ocho Rios needs a courthouse!'
There is a chronic shortage of courtroom space in St Ann even while the authorities drag their feet regarding plans to construct a justice centre in St Ann's Bay to address the problem.As a result, Ocho Rios-based attorney-at-law Richard Donaldson...
Courthouse blues
A recent tour of courthouses in St Mary highlighted the many problems that plague court facilities islandwide. For example, members of the public who use the Richmond Courthouse increasingly have to rely on the kindness of police personnel, whose station shares premises ...
Don't desecrate the Senate any further
IT IS becoming painful to watch the sittings of the Senate, especially with the likes of Desmond McKenzie using the country's highest legislative chamber as a playground. Last Friday was another demonstration of how out-of-league some members of the...
Dead-end suspect
The police have yet to make a breakthrough in the murder of a cop on May 8. A person of interest who had turned himself in was released last Wednesday, personnel at the Spanish Town Police Station have said.The body of Constable Kevin 'Metro' Tulloch...
The 'spoilt' child - dispelling some myths
"Children are our most valuable natural resource," said Herbert Hoover, former president of the United States. His quote, in a nutshell, calls upon parents to nurture their children like the environment around them. Both are beautiful, yet fragile, and need proper care...
To whom do I report CHILD ABUSE?
Q. I think my aunt is abusing her niece. She beats the child for everything and refers to her as one who has no place in society. I am upset but, because she used to beat me too, I am afraid to say anything to her....
Bedtime Story: A Family of Doggies - Boarding at the JSPCA
Eloise continues with chapter 7 ofour bedtime story - Today, kids, I am going to tell you about the Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, otherwise known as the JSPCA. More than 100 years ago, the JSPCA was set up 'to protect animals from cruelty...
Fun with books!
Tips for reading aloud with young children. 1. EARLY BIRD. Read with your child from as early as possible. 2. ROLE MODEL. Let your child see YOU reading....
Tips for developing a positive teacher-student relationship
A positive student-teacher relationship can make a world of a difference in the classroom, ranging from the students' level of discipline to their academic performance. Here are five things teachers can do in the classroom to promote a positive relationship...