Hundreds flock Youthlink CSEC technique seminars
Hundreds of students turned out on Monday and yesterday to participate in The Gleaner's Youthlink magazine seminars to help prepare them for regional examinations they will sit later this year. Many of the participants said that they found the sessions extremely useful...
Top principal blames adults for nation's decline... 'Turning blind eye to injustices, mean behaviour'
SPALDINGS, Clarendon:O'Neil Ankle, who was named Lasco Principal of the Year for 2007, is blaming adults for much of the ills that are plaguing the society.Addressing a long-service awards function for 17 early childhood teachers at the Mandeville Hotel ...
No harm intended in KC fight, says ministry official
An investigation into a Valentine's Day incident between two students at Kingston College (KC) has found that the boys were simply involved in a playful tussle, which unfortunately escalated into something more serious.Dr Charlene Ashley, director of communications at the Ministry of Education...
CTO wants lower airfares
If the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) had its way, there would be a single immigration card for all member countries.This would mean that visitors to any country in the region would be providing identical information envisaged for a common immigration card...
Evidence woes stall Kgn murder cases
Supreme Court Judge Norma McIntosh on Monday expressed concern that the five murder cases on the court list had to be put off for various reasons."It is frustrating for witnesses and accused persons to come to court to find...
D&G Malta increases sponsorship of Sigma run
Kingston, Jamaica:D&G Malta is adding its potent flavour to this years' Pan Caribbean Sigma run.The annual charity fun run has, over the years, raised millions of dollars for worthy causes and the delicious non-alcoholic malt beverage will once again be a part of the event.
Botanist murder trial put off again
The trial of George Proctor, the 86-year-old University of the West Indies consultant botanist who is charged with conspiracy to murder his wife, is being held up because of outstanding exhibits.Despite several trial dates last year, when the case came...
Aussie murder trial begins April
A trial date has finally been set for the man who is accused of murdering Australian national Brian Johnston. He is 38-year-old Adrian Forrester, of Montego Bay, St James, whose trial will begin on April 7. He has been in custody since he was arrested and charged...
Sleep to dream and dream to change the world
Every great achievement you see today was once an impossible dream. Imagination is one of the most powerful things on earth. The song, To Dream the Impossible Dream, is a song we should always have in our hearts. Dream big things, impossible things....
School curriculum lacking - teachers
WESTERN BUREAU: Teachers in western Jamaica are suggesting that some of the material being used for exams is irrelevant to students' daily experiences. This was a view put forward during a Newspaper In Education seminar, held at The Gleaner's Western Bureau in Montego Bay...
Former Antiguan premier dies
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC):Former Antigua and Barbuda premier Sir George Walter died yesterday at the Holberton Hospital, his family has confirmed.Sir George, 79, had been hospitalised for a week prior to his death.The former leader of the now defunct...
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