Institute of Jamaica boosts art in school
THE INSTITUTE of Jamaica yesterday held its annual awards ceremony for the National Exhibition for Art and Craft in school. The National Exhibition targets students in all-age, primary and high schools across the island.

Call for cellphone database in Jamaica
THE HOUSE of Representatives on Tuesday approved a private member's motion calling for the establishment of a national database of cellular phones in response to the rising threat of instrument theft and accompanying violent assault.

19-year-old cancer patient has high hopes
MIRACLES SEEM to be of the past in today's fast-paced world, but 19-year-old cancer patient, Francine Dillon, strongly believes that her miracle is just around the corner.

'AIDS no longer a death sentence' - Persons living with the disease urged to take advantage of cheap drugs
THE MINISTRY of Health is encouraging persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) to take advantage of the antiretroviral drugs that are available in the public health sector at significantly subsidised rates and, in some cases, free of cost.

Delinquent employers to face court
THE GOVERNMENT says it will be taking delinquent employers before the courts for non-payment of statutory deductions. Employers are responsible for paying over to the government those contributions due to the state from their direct employees.

Bring retired teachers back into the classroom - Dr. Phillips
LEO WILLIAMS, president of the Retired Teachers' Association has welcomed the announcement by Dr. Peter Phillips, one of the contenders in the People's National Party presidential race...

How parents can prevent violence in children
1. Do not hit your children - this will only teach them to be violent. Do not be too hard with your punishment. Take away the things they like. Do not embarrass them.