Saved from holey hell! - Deacon rescued after two days trapped in hole
WESTERN BUREAU: As a deacon, 85-year-old Ewin 'James' York has on several occasions told the miraculous biblical stories of Daniel in the lion's den and Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace.

Space shortage hampers classes
Administrations battled to overcome umpteen challenges as the school year began yesterday with its perennial litany of woes - furniture shortage, incomplete repairs and inadequate space to accommodate students.

Bumpy restart to school out west
WESTERN BUREAU: The new school year got off to a less-than-seamless start in western Jamaica yesterday as several institutions were still trying to cope with setbacks from leaking roofs, shortage of furniture and inadequate classroom space.

Student gangs targeted
WESTERN BUREAU: The reduction of gangs and the related violence in schools will be the major focus of the Safe Schools programme for the 2006-2007 academic year. According to Superintendent Norman Heywood, coordinator of the police component...

TYRONE'S WATCH: Residents want blocks over bullets
WHAT'S NOT WORKING? - Road repairs are needed for Rhoden Crescent in Olympic Gardens. The community is located off Olympic Way and the road leads to the Penwood High School. However, what took pre-eminence when The Gleaner visited the area...

Kids battle back-to-school blues
Seven-year-old Kevaughn Cowan was a little testy yesterday morning when his mother dragged him off to school. With summer coming to an end and the new school term starting, the youngster was one of several students who were feeling down in the mouth.

Roberts launches National Workers Union (NWU)campaign
National Workers Union (NWU) leadership contender, Danny Roberts, yesterday professed to embody all the qualities of president through the word 'YEAH', as he officially launched his candidacy for the post.

Golding calls for Public Defender law overhaul
Opposition Leader Bruce Golding is proposing an amend-ment to legislation governing the Office of the Public Defender to allow the official to appear in court on behalf of Jamaicans who are seeking redress from the state.