New appraisal system on stream to assess teachers
THE MINISTRY of Education, Youth and Culture has been taking a proactive stance in an effort to improve delivery of the education product islandwide. This has come on the heels of recent criticism of student's performance...
'Less gov't power, more people power'
Golding urges public to take hold of democracy
CHAIRMAN OF the JLP, Senator Bruce Golding, who is now in a battle with Northwest Clarendon MP, Pearnel Charles to become the party's next leader after Edward Seaga steps down, is calling for sweeping changes in the way government operates.
A sorrowful Christmas
THERE WILL be no Christmas this year, at the home of 65-year-old Donella Walker who resides in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Mrs. Walker's grandson was shot and killed earlier this year, while on his way home from work.
Parents, teachers urged to help fight violence
OUTGOING PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mr. Wentworth Gabiddon, is calling on parents and teachers to take responsibility for the behaviour of the nation's children in the fight to reduce violence in our schools.
Health Fund to aid in repairs of public hospitals
THE NATIONAL Health Fund (NHF) has allocated J$118 million to fund repairs to public hospitals across the island damaged by Hurricane Ivan.
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