Dr Stokes: A life of service recognised
"Life at best is bittersweet," are the sentiments of the family of Dr Dudley Stokes, regarding the national Order of Distinction to be bestowed upon him today, during the annual National Honours and Awards ceremony at Kings...
Doing the rain dance - Farming practices shape parish's past and future
Portland's natural beauty has captivated the interest of locals and foreigners and continues to be the preferred hideaway for many.The winding roadways, decked with orchids and wild ferns, pierce the lush greenery of themisty mountainside, forging their...
Rio Grande Valley on repair priority list
After years of wait, the Rio Grande Valley in Portland is now on the verge of getting some meaningful attention, as the careworn melting pot of communities has been placed on a priority list by the Ministry of Transport and Works. "The area has been placed on a list...
Farmer freed of murder
A St Ann farmer was freed of a murder charge last week after the sole eyewitness failed to remember vital aspects of the case. Attorney-at-law Kenneth Ferguson, who prosecuted the case, had to offer no further evidence against Kevin Cole, 33, of Ocho Rios...
Clarendon residentsirate over stop orders
THE MINISTRY of Transport and Works is putting an ease to the concerns of residents of the Rowington Housing Scheme, near Vernamfield in Clarendon, after citizens there received an order to stop developments to their units. In a letter to some residents...
Shattered minds - Helping our children to overcome crime, violence in communities
Western Bureau: Crime and violence have left two separate families in Montego Bay facing the harsh reality of having to help their children overcome the tragedy of witnessing the gruesome death of an individual. Since the start...
Parents, take full control of your children
With the increasing influence of the media on children, parents were, last week, encouraged to monitor their children's activities in order to prevent negative influences. Speaking during a parenting seminar at the Bustamante Hospital for Children...
Don't wait to get breast cancer
Despite all the hype, more Jamaican women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year than last year.Unfortunately, most of our efforts are directed at the early detection and then the treatment of breast cancer.
Courtesy pays ... literally
Kimesha Walters, Gleaner WriterRemember the saying 'manners takes you through the world'? Well, there is some truth to that. Being courteous to others might not take you on your dream vacation, but it does take you far in terms of relating to people....
What's the truth?
This is the fifth instalment in our series from the book, Parenting a Child's Perspective, written by Dr Jaslin Salmon. Watch for the themes in the series: illness and death, siblings and parent-child relationships.
All play and no work
Q I am a single mother with a nine-year-old boy who constantly wants to do nothing but play. He is extremely playful, up to the point that he does no work in class. I am a very strict parent and schoolwork is always encouraged but, no matter how many times I talk....
Musgrave awards
Last Wednesday nine of 10 recipients were presented with Musgrave medals at the Institute of Jamaica, downtown Kingston. Here we give a brief highlight of the accomplishments of the awardees.
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