Shot at sea
One night in June 2006. Way out at sea, off Jamaica's south coast. It's raining heavily. All around Ali Babaand Manfred, except for the areas lit by a fishing lantern, is pitch black. The rain mercilessly beats down on the seasoned fishermen as they anticipate a tug at their fishing line.
2007 GSAT success stories
Earlier this year, several students across the island received their Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) results and The Gleaner told some of the stories of joy that followed. As the new school term begins today, these students will be entering the whole new world of high school ...
It's lucky 13 for scholarship winner
Thirteen-year-old Ashenie Phillips, the 2007 recipient of the Shortwood United Church's 170th Anniversary Scholarship, says her aim is to "be the best". And she's well on her way to making this dream a reality. Ashenie, a past student of Shortwood Practising School...
Keep island of Jamaica rabies-free - vets
The Jamaica Veterinary Medical Association (JVMA) has urged the authorities to implement measures to enhance protection against the introduction of rabies in Jamaica.According to the JVMA, this measure would provide a safe, legal method for the movement...
Getting the grips on sinus
A common Jamaican complaint is 'I have sinus', meaning 'I am having a problem with my sinuses. What is a sinus? Medically, a sinus is a sac or cavity in any organ or tissue. The human skull contains four major pairs of hollow air-filled cavities called sinuses.
Something extra...
WOW! What a weekend it has been. It was party after party after party. Starting with the Pulse Caribbean Model Search last Friday, then segue into a dinner by General Accident Insurance Company on Saturday.
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