Governor-General of Jamaica honours 15 in Negril
WESTERN BUREAU: Fifteen Jamaicans were recognised for their contribution to community service during the Governor-General's Achievement Awards (GGAA) for the county of Cornwall at the Grand Lido Negril Resort last Thursday. The awardees, including 10 young adults, were chosen...
Aiming to cure Jamaica's police ills - Essential criminal justice reform: A simple programme to aid in the process
The issue of police excess and abuse has plagued the country for decades, with reports of extrajudicial killings giving Jamaica a bad image internationally. More critical, however, is the fact that such excess and abuse on the part of law enforcement officers serve to drive a wedge...
Lasco, GraceKennedy, Hi-Lo donate to MMS GSAT awards
Thirty-eight children of Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited (MMS) employees who sat the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) this year were last Friday presented with cash awards and gift packages. An initiative of MMS, the awards function is an annual event planned by the company...
Principals express mixed views on cellphone restriction in schools
SPALDINGS, Clarendon: Members of the Association of Principals and Vice Principals have expressed mixed views on the restriction of cellular phones in schools, as is being voiced by new Education Minister Andrew Holness. Their views were expressed at the annual retreat...
KSAC carries out vast drain-cleaning exercise
An emergency extensive drain-cleaning exercise was recently carried out on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, according to the Kingston and St.Andrew Corporation. Speaking with The Gleaner yesterday, Lincoln Evans, acting t own clerk, said that drains along Industrial Terrace...
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