Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Saturday | December 27, 2008
Gov't outlines benefits for families of crash victims
Bereaved family members broke down in tears during a meeting held at an abandoned church building in Millbank, Portland, on Tuesday, where funeral arrangements for 14 persons killed in an accident last Friday were being finalised.
Across the nation
FALMOUTH, TRELAWNY: Retiring teachers Edna and Icolene Ricketts were lauded at the Falmouth All-Age School's appreciation function at the Falmouth Methodist Church last Thursday.The sisters were applauded for giving yeoman service...
Sister act III - Siblings making excellent contribution to education
It's there in music, in sports and other areas of life, siblings being involved in the same profession or recreation.In this case, it might not have started by design, but...
Marriage made easy - Foreigners awake to new process for 2009
The Registrar General's Department (RGD) recently launched its Hotel Interface for Marriage Applications (HIMA) at a function held at the Couples Sans Souci hotel in St Mary.
Scientists discover more than 1,000 species in Asia
BANGKOK (AFP): Scientists have discovered more than 1,000 species in southeast Asia's Greater Mekong region in the last decade, including a spider as big as a dinner plate, the World Wildlife Fund said recently.A rat thought to have become extinct 11...
Hospitals in good shape
There has been an increase in the number of patients who receive care at the St Ann's Bay Regional Hospital this year, compared with 2007.Senior Medical Officer, Dr Horace Betton made the disclosure during a tour of the institution by Governor General...
BRIEFS
Despite the reduction of contribution to the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle programme, the church group continued to give to the less fortunate and over the last few days hosted several treats in St...
Mind and Spirit: Quotes worth pondering
In 2008, Mind & Spirit profiled a number of individuals and ministries. The following are edited excerpts from some of the stories published during the year.
