The power of love (Pt II) - Brought back from the brink
When Yvonne Kirlew was diagnosed with lymph node cancer at the end of 2002, it was her husband, Raymond, who first accepted the reality and was determined to get her treated. Yvonne thought of taking another teaching job, but her husband said, “No, don’t. Let’s concentrate on your health.”
Fakhouries vouch for peace - Sister and baby brother look to go one-two in St Ann
Shahine Robinson and Peter Fakhourie share more than a border in the Siamese constituencies of North East and South East St. Ann. The two Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates also share a relationship spanning more than 50 years - they are siblings.
Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) head condemns threats to journalists
A report of threats on the lives of journalists Cliff Hughes and Emily Crooks, and other workers at Nationwide News Network, has drawn strong reaction from the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ). In a statement late last week, Desmond Richards, president of the PAJ...
Open Arms embraces the homeless
After living a life of crime and violence for most of his life in the United States, 48-year-old Delroy was deported to Jamaica.Never mind the fact that he left Jamaica when he was six years old and has absolutely no ties to the island except being born...
45 MILESTONES - Honesty pays
Hansel Gayle, a student of Papine Secondary School, found a scandal bag containing over $50,000 in cash and cheques and handed it over to the authorities who subsequently returned it to the owner. As a result, he was invited to Jamaica House where he was congratulated personally....
Correctional Service resumes normality
The Correctional Service will go back to normality based on an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Planning and bodies representing correctional officers. The issue concerning Special Extraordinary Allowance Claim for those correctional...
Sportsmanship 'Summer Rally' gets on the way
The Post and Telecommunications Department recently launched the Sports Club's 'Summer Rally', a series of staff sporting events that foster cohesiveness and facilitate talented sportsmanship. It also has the added advantage of generating significant...
Curbing your cravings
Many normal individuals have abnormal eating habits. Have you ever asked yourself, "Why can't I control my eating? I am a successful person in other aspects of my life, but when it comes to eating, I am frustrated by my lack of willpower and I am losing my self-esteem.
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