New technologies to help revive sugar
WESTERN BUREAU: WHILE THE future of local sugar appears uncertain, some stake-holders believe the sugar industry can survive with the use of new technologies in the production of sugar.
Former all-island champion reinforcing the art of spelling
THERE'S NOTHING you can tell Dr. Clive Lai about spelling in front of a huge crowd, because he's been there. The 1968 All-Island Champion, representing St. Cecelia Prep of St. Andrew in that school's glory days...
Lawre Johnson, Manchester - Sharpening her skills for final spelldown
THE UNIFORM is different, but the champion remains the same. Lawre Johnson from Bishop Gibson High retained the Manchester Parish title she won while at Mandeville Primary and Junior High in November 2004.
Vinessa McPherson, St. James - Mother has the magic touch
ALL VINESSA McPherson needed was a change of scenery. The St. James champion for the Spelling Bee competed in Hanover in 2003, and placed eighth. This time, with her mother Sophia McPherson as coach, she triumphed.
IDT seeks higher power to control Alpart workers
THE INDUSTRIAL Disputes Tribunal (IDT) has sought the advice of the Attorney-General's Department following the defiance of a back-to-work order by striking workers at Alpart alumina plant in St. Elizabeth.
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