Errol Samuel's fascinating life (Part 2)
At age six, Errol Samuels and his mother went to New York en route to join his father, who had migrated to England some months before. It was a very exciting time in Errol's life, as he found a whole new world revolving about him in the big city...

The right to duty counsel
Sanya Amoswas arrested and charged for the murder of her common-law husband. She is currently in police custody and unable to secure the services of a lawyer because she cannot afford it. She wants to know if there is any agency or body in Jamaica...

Why isn't my child reading? - Likely causes, suggested ideas
From time to time, POSITIVE Parenting readers have asked: Why isn't my child reading? That has been a major source of distress. We'll allow Colleen Thompson, who is trained in early childhood education, to address the issue in a two-part series...

Father-daughter relationship - Rebels salute in unison
Annually, the Rebel Salute concert pulls thousands of people to Port Kaiser Sports Complex, St Elizabeth, for a deluge of not only music but the spirit of camaraderie and goodwill which is created at what is one of the very few truly family marathon concert events...

Can mental illness be linked to birth at a certain time of year?
Q: My daughter, who is in college, came home and told us that she learnt that some scientists say that if you are born at certain times of the year, you are more likely to have a mental illness than if you are born at other times.

The shame of baby blues
The anticipation of the imminent arrival of a newborn child is one of the most beautiful feelings a woman can have. It is the hope of most to be become a mother. A pregnancy might not always be planned, but by the time the baby starts kicking inside you...