45 MILESTONES (1962-2007): 45 years of nationhood
Starting July 6 and every day until August 6, The Gleaner will look back at significant milestones that have helped to shape the nation.
Police ready for PNP mass meeting
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Linval Bailey has issued a warning to travelling People's National Party (PNP) supporters, who are expected to traverse the island to the mass meeting scheduled for Half-Way Tree this evening, to abstain from the unruly behaviour often associated with campaign tours.
Former Montego Bay mayoris dead
Veteran politician and former Mayor of Montego Bay, businessman Milton Stewart, has died after a distinguished 24-year career in local government.
Antiretroviral drugs reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission possibility
Jamaica's mother-to-child HIV transmission rate is now approximately 10 per cent. This represents a significant drop from the rate in 2004, which was above 25 per cent.
Northern Caribbean University receives accreditation for doctoral programme
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) received a big boost with news the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) has accredited its Ph.D. degree in education. The news came last week, as the university prepares the third batch of candidates for graduation from its first doctoral programme, which was introduced seven years ago.
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