Orphan learns art of survival - Johnson's artwork has unleashed the power of positivity and self-belief.
IN A hushed tone, he said, "I am an orphan," in reply to a particular question. Almost bashfully, he glanced up then back at his knitting. That response was unexpected, but it made the story of Tobi Johnson's artistic endeavours even more interesting. For it was while he was absorbed...
Jamaica to serve on three more seats at UNESCO
Jamaica has been elected to serve on three more subsidiary committees of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). They are the Legal committee, the intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication...
Negril restoration project a concern for Jamaica Environment Trust (JET)
WESTERN BUREAU: The Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET), Diana McCaulay, is worried about the planned restoration programme of the Negril Beach in Westmoreland because a number of key environmental issues have not been addressed....
New president for Realtors Association of Jamaica
Edwin Wint of La Maison Property Services Limited has been elected the new president of the Realtors Association of Jamaica. Wint, who was elected at the Association's annual general meeting last week, will serve for the 2007/2008 administrative year....
November trial date set for alleged St Thomas murderer
The man charged in connection with the February 2006 murders of six family members in St.Thomas is to reappear in the Home Circuit Court on November 23. At that time a trial date is to be be set. Michael McLean, 39, was remanded when he appeared in court on Thursday.
Teacher killer gets 12 years
A man who stabbed a teacher three times in the chest was last week sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment for manslaughter. Fabian McDermott, 23, of Paradise Street, Kingston 16, was charged with the murder of 37-year-old Delta Bailey, of Manley Meadows...
Confiscate US$800,000 from Colombians - Court
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Jamaican Government should confiscate the US$800,000 that was found in the luggage of four Columbians two years ago.The Columbians were about to board a flight from Kingston in April 2005 when the money was found...
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