One man's endless grief
Four coffins, one funeral, one family. He sat in the pews watching mourners milling around the coffins. A bottle of rum was in his hand. Rum to drown his sorrow. More than nine months and lots of liquor later, Triston Beckford is still grappling with grief.
'PATH means tests in need of revision'
While welcoming the announcements made by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller that the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) would be extended, interested groups say the allotment to beneficiaries should be increased and that the means ...
Entertainment Advisory Board gets new name
The Entertainment Advisory Board has given way to a new body, the Cultural Industries Council.This was announced on Tuesday by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, in her contribution to the 2007/08 Budget Debate.
'I want an explanation' - Judge calls for clarification on prisoners' lateness for court
Prisoners whose cases were set for mention in the Home Circuit Court on Friday were more than an hour late for court. It was the second time this week that prisoners turned up late. Last Monday, proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were held up for more than an hour...
Man who killed wife gets May court date
Michael Laoe, 40, battery technician of a Kingston 11 address who is charged with the murder of his wife Charmaine, is to return to the Home Circuit Court on May 25.Charmaine died after being doused with acid in June 2005. Laoe appeared in the Home Circuit Court...
Gifted children falling through the cracks, says education officer
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr. Polly Bowes-Howell, chairman of the special education committee with the Jamaica Teachers' Association, says she believes the education system is failing some of the nation's students. She said on Friday that her beliefs rested mainly on her feelings...
From Flab to Fab - Tips to prevent childhood obesity
I have tried to make sure that all Jamaicans are aware of the obesity epidemic facing the nation, but what we may not realise is that obesity is also a major concern for our children.
Postal Coop retooled to boost customer service
Apart from its focus on providing members with a variety of financial products, the Postal Coop Credit Union that serves postal staff and their families is now able to boast of customer service improvements that will redound to the members' benefit...
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