'Unite for Peace and Prosperity' - 'Through these partnerships, we will bring peace to Jamaica'
On Monday, The Gleaner was guest-edited by a team from the Violence Prevention Alliance headed by Professor Barry Chevannes.Stories in this publication were selected by guest editors and published under the theme, 'Unite For Peace and Prosperity'.
'A radical, if not revolutionary departure'
That The Gleaner has been a leader in corporate social responsibility in Jamaica is well known, especially since its role in the formation of Peace and Love in Society (PALS). But that it dared to invite a takeover of its editorial staff, if only for one day, by a group of activists...
'The publication gave them (readers) a feeling of hope'
Participation as The Gleaner's guest editor provided an opportunity to highlight the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA).The processes provided an opportunity to build VPA awareness and show links to existing projects, and how all sectors of the society have a vital role...
'A chance of a lifetime'
The experience as guest editor has been a chance of a lifetime and one for which I will always be grateful. The Gleaner's team of reporters, photographers, editors and sub-editors is dedicated, committed and work to exacting standards...
Jamaica to 'Bond' with Fleming's centenary
The world will this year be marking the centenary of the birth of Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series, and Jamaica is to play a starring role in the celebrations. This will involve a series of activities, with some executed in Jamaica under the auspices of the Jamaican Government...
No identification for body found in suitcase
WESTERN BUREAU: Investigators attached to the Montego Bay Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) were up to yesterday evening, yet to identify a man whose decomposed body was found in a suitcase at an unoccupied house in Hendon, Norwood, Wednesday morning...
Flankers residents praise efforts of Mobile Reserve
WESTERN BUREAU: Seemingly satisfied with the work of the Mobile Reserve team that operates in the parish of St James, citizens in Flankers say there is much that the police in their home parish can learn from the unit. "Their interpersonal skills are great. Adults, youth and children...
Wendy's shooter born in Jamaica
On Monday, Alburn Edward Blake walked into a Wendy's restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida and opened fire, killing one man before taking his own life. Reports in the overseas media are that Blake was born in Jamaica. When The Gleaner contacted the Jamaica Consulate office in Miami...
ISCF to man courts starting next week
Members of the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) are to start manning the Home Circuit Court and Gun Court, downtown Kingston as of next week.The courts are now manned by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), who will be reassigned...
Commission wants Corruption Prevention Act amended
The Commission for the Prevention of Corruption wants legislative changes to the Corruption Prevention Act to prohibit civil servants from performing duties, where conflicts of interest arise.In its 2006 annual report, tabled in Parliament on Tuesday,...
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