Reading standards low at José Marti - Disappointed staff set to boost literacy levels
More than half of the 500 grade seven students at the José Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine are reading below grade level, according to Bevar Moodie, principal of the institution.
Government to promote Jamaica as an IT destination
Government is to make a renewed push to promote Jamaica as a destination for outsourcing information technology (IT) businesses as part of an updated strategy for the sector, says Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Information, Technology,...
TYRONE'S WATCH: Tale of the rocking stoplight
WHAT'S NOT WORKING? - The stoplight at Torrington Bridge (the intersection of Slipe Road, Orange Street and Torrington Avenue) is being held in place by a block that has been placed at its base.
Tyrone's Watch follow-up - No work done by NWA
SYNOPSIS OF THE SITUATION - The tale of the Mannings Hill Road was first highlighted in June. A huge section of the road has collapsed. Besides that, travelling on the road, especially at night..
Assamba bows to pressure
IN January 2003, while she settled into her jobs as Minister of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture and Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Aloun Assamba spoke of how tough it was juggling the new assignments.
Clearing the air on HIV/AIDS
The perception of HIV/ AIDS as a perpetual sin has presented a challenge in public education, public relations and advocacy for persons living with the virus, according to public relations officer at Jamaica Aids...
Alumni association hosts 'Diabetes and Folklore'
The Jamaica Fulbright-Humphrey Alumni Association (JFHAA) will host Dr. Dalip Ragoobirsingh as the guest speaker at a seminar 'Diabetes and Folklore' at the Physiology Lecture Theatre, Basic Medical.
Bridgetown - hopeful 'solar city'
A Bajan civil servant and entrepreneur is planning to turn the national capital Bridgetown into a 'solar city'. William Hinds, responsible for renewable energy in the Barbados Energy Ministry...
Jamaica's energy alternatives to be addressed at exhibition
Competition in the electricity market may just be what is needed to drive the change from Government's fuel mix policy to natural gas, clean coal and renewable sources, according to a consultant on energy...
Taking it slow with Kathrine Williams
MANY artistes prefer to jump out of the box rather than build a career. Kathrine Williams is not one of them. From what I've seen so far of this business, there's a lot more I have to learn before I jump...
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