'Don't panic!' - Ministry of Health says school closures in Manchester due to H1N1 cases a mere precaution
The Ministry of Health is insisting there is no need for panic, despite the closure of all 69 primary and secondary schools in Manchester following the confirmation of two cases of influenza A (H1N1) infections. The cases include a student at a preparatory school...
- Azan backing out of NW Clarendon fight
- Chin denies he was bought - Former co-accused says he received no inducements to turn State witness
- JLP proceeds with Hayles, Hay-Webster dual-citizen cases
New school software coming soon
Education Minister Andrew Holness has announced plans to roll out the Jamaica Schools Administrative System (JSAS) software in more than 600 schools islandwide.This, he said, is to equip administrators with the tools to make informed decisions regarding...
- Nurse gives vagrants a 'second home'
- Agri ministry needs proactive approach
- Hanover fires blaze records
Markets stumble on World Bank pessimism
Global stock markets slid Monday alongside oil prices as the more optimistic investors reined in their expectations for the global economy after the World Bank warned that the downturn would be deeper than it previously predicted. The Washington,...
'We tried our best'
West Indies captain Christopher Gayle says while the team did not win the just-concluded ICC World Twenty20 Championship in England, he was happy with the effort as they had tried their best.Speaking at the Norman Manley International Airport yesterday...
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EDITORIAL - The unravelling of logic
Put a politician before a crowd of his own supporters and his capacity for thoughtful clarity seems to evaporate into intoxicated fervour.So, Sunday's speech by Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister, Patrick Manning at a conference of his People's National Movement ...
LETTER OF THE DAY - New schools should market themselves better
The Editor, Sir: Lost in the debate about the placement of students in high schools is the fact that students have a choice. Before sitting the examination, all students indicate to the Ministry of Education the school they would prefer to attend.
Gala, gaiety and glitz - University Singers dazzle full house
One of the songs that the University Singers did at their gala performance last Saturday evening was Hit Mi Wid Music Now! But, it was this dynamic choir which actually pelted the audience with an intoxicating melange...
Wellness Tour cares for the elderly and children
The elderly and children from the Swallowfield community between June 2 and 6 received health care during the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), Rotary and Rotaract Club of Liguanea Plains (RCLP) 'Wellness Tour 2009' held at the Swallowfield...
Reaping sugar cane in Kellits
"Oy young bwoy! Move outa di way! Mine dem lick yuh down!" I realised just in time that the woman shouting this was actually speaking to me. By the time I ducked out of the way, a stack of freshly cut sugar cane went flying right over my head....
Manning reiterates support for political union with OECS
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):Prime Minister Patrick Manning has warned that Trinidad and Tobago could 'pay in blood' if it fails to enter into an economic and political union with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).Addressing a special...
- Thompson says leaders getting 'mixed up' over immigration policy
- King wants urgent action on free movement
- Belize working on sealing agriculture deal with Mexico
Andres becomes first named storm of the season
(AP)Tropical Storm Andres strengthened off the southwestern coast of Mexico yesterday, prompting emergency preparations for a storm that forecasters said might become a hurricane in coming days.It was too soon to tell if Andres' centre would make...