A dream deferred, a life of pain
What is Oliver Brown of Sommerset, St Thomas, to do? Should he spend all his youthful days at his father's little welding shop waiting for an arbitrary client to drop by? Should he join the ranks of those who have left school and have nothing else to do than to roam ...
Time for the UN to step forward
Prime Minister Bruce Golding made his first address to the United Nations during the 63rd session of its General Assembly in New York, on Friday. Below is an edited version of his presentation. We have convened amidst worrying global developments.
Sometimes, I don't want them to kiss me
I think a lot about Superman, the X-Men, and the Incredible Hulk. Are they real? And how did they get to be like that? Boy, I wish I could do the things they do; I would play some really neat tricks on my sister and parents...
Foreign language policy to be implemented in schools
The Ministry of Education is moving to implement a foreign language policy for schools, according to Henry Harley, senior director of human resources in the ministry. Speaking with The Gleaner on Friday, during a general meeting for teachers of foreign languages...
Governor general's achievement awards
In recognition of personal excellence and community spirit in the county of Cornwall, 15 stalwarts were honoured with the Governor General's Achievement Award earlier this month at the Negril Hills Golf Club in Westmoreland...
Anti-crime plan could cost citizens rights -FAST
ONE OF Jamaica's leading human rights groups wants the Government to consider a number of alternative measures for solving the serious crime problem in Jamaica, before proceeding with the six anti-crime bills now before Parliament. Speaking to lawmakers...
Senior citizens urged to shape Jamaica's youth
Some 32 senior citizens in Manchester recently graduated from a 14-week computer-training programme, sponsored by the National Library of Jamaica and the National Council for Senior Citizens.At a graduation ceremony held at the Mandeville New Testament...
Forestry Dept upgrades to executive agency status
The Forestry Department is now in the final stages of moving from a department of the Ministry of Agriculture to becoming an executive agency.Conservator of forests, Marilyn Headley, said while the Forestry Department, as an executive agency, would...
NCU's science dept gets monetary boost
The Science department at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), in Manchester, received a major boost recently with a donation of US$40,000 (J$280,000) from Versacare Incorporated.The money was used to purchase equipment.
Legal officers relaunch association
The Legal Officers' Staff Association (LOSA) which represents the interests and welfare of all attorneys-at-law employed in the Government service has been relaunched.Tasha Manley, a Crown counsel, in the Attorney General's Department was elected this month ...
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