Angels among us
A combination of need and community spirit was the criterion used by Outlook's judges to determine the winner of The Gleaner's Sunday magazine's bedroom makeover giveaway sponsored by Azmart, Singer and The Gleaner.The winner...
Hyperactive kids a handful for schools
It was a sunny October morning and Gavin Gauntlett had just dropped his son off at school. Before noon, the caring father decided to swing by the school just to check up on his offspring. To his surprise, he arrived on the compound just in time to see the child standing...
Tolling the bell for a good cause
While Walking towards the main entrance of the Sovereign Centre in Liguanea, St. Andrew, there is the sound of a jingling bell. Sitting on a chair next to a kettle, Cassetta Bunting contentedly rings her bell as she strives to get the attention of passers-by.
Bartlett to boost Montego Bay Hip Strip
MONTEGO BAY, ST.JAMES: Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, on Friday, signed two contracts totalling $95 million, for the comprehensive upgrading of Gloucester Avenue (Hip Strip) in Montego Bay and the development of small hotels and properties across the tourism capital.
SuperClubs resorts score big!
SuperClubs has been named Resort of the Year at the 13th annual Caribbean World Travel Awards held recently in London.The award recognises the hard work of all SuperClubs team members who are dedicated to ensuring guests always enjoy their stay at a SuperClubs resort.
Media to be partly blamed for corruption - 'Motty' Perkins
Corruption in Jamaica and the role of the media in reducing this practice was squarely put on the forefront at the Press Freedom and Corruption Prevention Seminar held last Thursday at the Mona Visitors' Lodge. "The role of the media is to provide the people in a democratic society...
'Hello Neighbour' greets year two
A movement called 'Hello Neighbour', formed just over two years ago to mobilise and inspire people to be good neighbours, celebrated its second anniversary last month. The celebration was held at the Webster Memorial Church, on November 24, where approximately 100 'neighbours'...
Press freedom: A cornerstone of civil society
The press has a crucial practical watchdog role to play defending the rights and interest of civil society at both the individual and collective levels. This 'Fourth Estate' role of the press is well-known but is always worth repeating. Exposure of abuses of human rights..
Media fighting state-led oppression in Guyana
In the information age, media houses have played a key role in bonding people through the written word, informing and at the same time maintaining checks and balances. The pen is mightier than the sword, it is said but, according to Stabroek News editor Anand Persaud...
The importance of forgiveness
When I was a little boy, I remember hearing someone say the following in response to a wrong done to her: "I will never forgive him until the last nail rattles over my head in the coffin." As a young boy, I did not fully comprehend the seriousness of what she was saying, but, instinctively...
Across the Nation
PORT MARIA, ST. MARY: Forty-six National Youth Service (NYS) volunteers in St. Mary are currently participating in a one-month training programme in primary education to enable them to assist with the delivery of education at that level.
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