Northern Caribbean University (NCU) concludes apprenticeship programme
Jamaica is lagging in several areas, not because of a lack of resources and capabilities, but due to underexposure of its people to research, according to director of research and grants at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Juliet Bailey-Penrod.
PNP presents candidates for virtual voters
This general election campaign has already seen politicians attempting, sometimes struggling, to demonstrate familiarity with the Internet Generation.One politician to be caught 'e-unawares' is Maxine Henry-Wilson, Minister of Education and Youth..
28-y-o man joins niece on Montego Bay fraud rap
WESTERN BUREAU: The uncle of a woman accused of defrauding Iberostar Hotel in St.James of over $12 million was on Wednesday brought before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court in connection with the incident. Claude Downes, a 28-year-old resident of Coral Gardens...
Denbigh pays for high entry fees
An increase in the admission cost at this year's Denbigh Agri-Industrial Show in Clarendon, which ended on Monday, might have impacted the number of patrons in attendance which was apparently lower than last year. The admission fee for adults was marked up by $100 to $500..
New writing courses at Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMA this month
The Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) at the University of the West Indies will this month host courses on mastering the techniques of effective writing, editing and publishing your own work.The courses include: How to Succeed as...
History in the making: Marcus Garvey unleashed
Ian Randle Publishers is set to create local and Caribbean publishing history when it releases in September an illustrated biography of National Hero Marcus Garvey for young readers, in three separate language editions - English, French and Spanish....
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) manifesto inadequate - Enviro group
THE JAMAICA Environmental Advocacy Network (JEAN), an umbrella organisation for several environmental groups, has suggested there are several deficiencies within the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) manifesto as it relates to proposed plans for the...
HIV vaccine - A volunteer's story
Christopher Williams loves to help people. The 36-year-old is currently the primary caregiver for a young family friend, who was seriously injured in a car accident two years ago. Despite having three children of his own, the youngest of whom lives with him..
Jamaica, Brazil sign agreements
The Jamaican Government and Brazilyesterday signed two agreements which will provide for academic cooperation, which will see the exchange of students between both countries, and visa abolition for holders of diplomatic and official passports....
Gleaner Editors' Forum - Youths want change in police behaviour
Like zinc fences and board houses, police abuse, according to inner-city youths, has become a feature of inner-city life, and the youths who reside in these areas want no more of it. Speaking on Wednesday at a Gleaner Editors' Forum, several of the young people...
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