Weather conditions force school closures, low attendance
At least two schools were forced to close early yesterday and several others reported low attendance, as heavy rains pelted the island and prevented students from attending classes. Hopeton Henry, principal of Seaforth High School, told The Gleaner yesterday ...
Difficult to compensate for slavery - Archbishop Sentamu
The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, has said that despite the heinousness of slavery, it would be difficult to determine a means of compensation for its descendants.Speaking during a meeting with members of the media yesterday, at the Church House on Caledonia Road in Kingston,...
Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) heritage expo tomorrow
The Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) has invited students from hundreds of schools across the island to come and learn more about their heritage, during its annual heritage expo at Seville Heritage Park tomorrow, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Cops in Grants Pen shooting granted bail
The four policemen implicated in the controversial death of Grants Pen resident, André Thomas, were each granted bail yesterday, when they appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court. The four - corporals Noel Bryan, Phillip Dunstan and constables ...
Henry moves to address Highway 2000 patrols
Transport and Works Minister, Mike Henry, has intervened to ensure a quick resumption of the high level of police patrolling that existed on the Highway 2000 corridor at the onset of the toll road system locally. Mr. Henry, who visited the scene of the dramatic...
UK Privy Council to hear Portmore toll case Monday
A change in government has not derailed the plans of the Portmore toll road case in St.Catherine as it is set for hearing before the United Kingdom Privy Council, on Monday. Speaking yesterday at a press conference to update the public on the status of the case at the Liguanea Club...
The Gleaner's Honour Award - Richie Stephens has a 'Heart of Gold'
Veteran singer Richard Stephenson or 'Richie Stephens', as he is affectionately known to music lovers around the world, is this year's recipient of The Gleaner's Honour Award in the category of entertainment. Stephens was chosen because of his contribution to entertainment...
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