Help for homeless - New strategic plan to improve, establish shelters islandwide
Since the 1999 street people scandal, Government has been increasing its role in supporting the homeless. In its latest efforts, a new strategic plan has been drafted to establish and improve shelters and care facilities in all parishes.
Eye-care project opens minds
Problems with their sight is a likely cause of the poor performance of students in the Grade Four Literacy Test, says Jasper Lawrence, chief education officer in the Ministry of Education.
Gleaner Editors' Forum - Guidance counsellors want roles defined
Guidance counsellors in many of our island's schools are being called upon to perform other tasks often at the risk of not having available time to attend to their core function of advising students. In fact, there is no code of conduct in schools guiding counsellors on how best to performtheir duties.
NEVER AGAIN! Medical supplies won't run short in future, Dalley vows
Minister of Health Horace Dalley has sought to reassure the nation that the health sector will not face another severe shortage of medical supplies which forced some of the island's nurses to go on strike last week.
Jamaica votes: Out in the open - Voting irregularities through a presiding officer's eyes
Marie (not her real name) has worked in two general elections as a presiding officer - once in a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) garrison and the other in a People's National Party (PNP) stronghold.
Garrison voting vs constitutional rights in Jamaica
IT IS either you vote for Tom or vote for Tom; otherwise, cast your ballot at your own risk. This is the reality of garrison politics in Jamaica, and the message communicated to constituents mainly through intimidation.
Jamaica votes - Political underdogs
ST. CATHERINE Central is Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) territory. The JLP has not lost the seat since 1980, yet, Rohan Silvera is brave enough to take his political baptism there.
Homelessness still a concern - Montego Bay marks eighth anniversary of street people scandal
Yesterday marked eight years since the more than 30 persons were forcibly removed from the streets of Montego Bay and unceremoniously dumped at a mudlake in St. Elizabeth.While this act was condemned by local and international human rights groups, many homeless persons still roam the streets of western Jamaica, and their presence is cause for concern.
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