CONDEMNED TO DIE - The story of a former death row inmate
He spent 21 years in prison. For 10 of those years he was on death row. For 10 long years, he waited to die. Anthony 'Fines' Ashwood said from the moment the jury pronounced him guilty of murder and the judge sentenced him to hang, his days were numbered.
Gombele seeks to empower the marginalised
AS HE sat in the lobby of The Gleaner's editorial department, Bongelo Gombele subconsciously toyed with his stethoscope. It took him almost 20 years to earn his medical degree - he wears the instrument like a badge of honour. When Gombele left his native Zaire in 1983...
$1b allocated to School Feeding Programme
The Ministry of Education and Youth has allocated $1 billion to the School Feeding Programme for the new school year, which begins on Monday, September 10.Speaking at a JIS think tank on Wednesday, director of the School Feeding Unit in the Ministry, Helen Robertson, explained...
No job cuts
Wayne Jones, president of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), has sought to assure its members that major job losses are not expected as the country changes its government in the ensuing days. Speaking with The Gleaner yesterday, Jones said a change of government...
Seven to be honoured by Jamaica Progressive League
Seven persons, including former Governor-General, Sir Howard Cooke, are to be honoured by the Jamaica Progressive League (JPL), at its 71st anniversary dinner and awards presentation ceremony on Saturday, September 8, in the Bronx, New York. They will be recognised for supporting...
One dead, two injured in Montego Bay attack - St. James murder figure soars to 104 since January
WESTERN BUREAU:Gunmen killed a man and wounded two women during an attack in Ros Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday night. Investigators are still without a lead into the incident, which has pushed the parish's murder figure to 104 since January.
Dolphin Cove lands coveted spot
WESTERN BUREAU: The World Travel Awards have consistently ranked Jamaica among the highest echelons of travel destinations, and this year, Dolphin Cove etched its name in history with a coveted nomination in the category of 'Caribbean's Leading Nature Adventure Excursion Operator'....
Something Extra...
The young and beautiful were out at two entertaining get-togethers we just can't forget. Plus, a pair of gifted musicians play for those no longer with us.
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