Training for garbage collectors
Starting today, almost 400 street sweepers and solid waste management workers from four parishes will be trained in areas such as conflict resolution and dress code. The Waste Management Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government.
Anti-doping group to meet on CWC hosting
The final meeting of the Medical Health and Anti-Doping Directorate for the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 has been scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Trinidad and Tobago.
Raising the age of consent
"Mr. Speaker, the consensus, when all is taken into consideration, is that for the total well-being of the juvenile, and particularly for the young girls, the age of consent being 14 (is) far too young."
Harris wants reparation to be part of national agenda
Member of Parliament for Northern Trelawny, Dr. Patrick Harris, wants the issue of reparation to be part of the national agenda and focus. Dr. Harris was making his contribution just over a week ago to a debate on a private member's motion...
Probe into prep school accident
A freakish accident at the Mar-Jam Preparatory School in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, where a kindergarten student was seriously injured following a nasty fall from atop a playhouse, has triggered an investigation by the Ministry of Education.
Anger is a choice
With mounting concerns regarding the problem of aggression in the society, an anger management workshop put on by The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, on Saturday, was a welcome response. The seminar, which was held at Paddington Terrace...
Guardian Life links health facilities
WALDERSTON, Manchester: Guardian Life Limited last week officially handed over a link-way and ramp which connect the Spaldings Health Centre to the Percy Junor Hospital. The health centre which is located on the compound of the hospital...
What's in your water?
Human beings evolved in a world in which their drinking water came directly from streams, rivers and lakes rich in minerals. The human body depended on getting much of its daily mineral needs from natural water sources.
Functions of the Post Corp board
The Board of the Postal Corporation of Jamaica (Post Corp.) remains focused on its mandate to effect the transformation of Jamaica's postal service into a profitable, modern and efficient entity. In addition to regular monthly...
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