Charlie Smith 'buries' corporal punishment - Schools commemorate Peace Day
THERE WAS no body, no tears and no solemn How Great Thou Art, but Charlie Smith High School celebrated, yes, celebrated the 'funeral' of its system of corporal punishment yesterday. At the ceremony, which was dubbed the 'Burial of Violence'...
Repair cost cut for North Street United Church
GOOD NEWS once again emanated from the North Street United Church that is trying to literally rise from the ashes after being gutted by fire early last month. Although the good news was not the Gospel, it was still worth a few cheers...
Raft captains to get increase
PORT ANTONIO, Portland: RIO GRANDE Rafting, Portland's premier attraction, has received a glimmer of hope from its owners with the pronouncement that raft captains are to receive a $300 pay increase, upon the arrival of each cruise vessel...
Bog Walk gorge closed
THE NATIONAL Works Agency yesterday closed the Bog Walk gorge to vehicular traffic, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The gorge will remain closed today and tomorrow during those times.
New regulations for persons travelling to, from the US
EFFECTIVE MARCH 6, 2006, all persons travelling to and from the United States who are not residents or citizens will be required to provide the airline with the full addresses of the places where they will be staying.
Epidural services now at May Pen Hospital
MAY PEN, Clarendon: PREGNANT WOMEN using the maternity ward at the May Pen Hospital can now deliver their babies with less discomfort, with the launch of its epidural service there. In an interview, Dr. Cecily Thompson, consultant anaesthesiologist...
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