King's House beckons Orain Edwards - (Part 1)
The biographies of historical figures tell of their rise from humble beginnings to political power, fame and fortune, and sometimes notoriety. And, it seems that Orain Edwards, a sixth-former at the Glenmuir High School in Clarendon, is destined to follow a similar path...
Seeds of hope planted at Trench Town Primary
The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) on Friday, May 23, sowed seeds of hope for children at the Trench Town Primary School, in Kingston, under the Labour Day theme, 'Eat what we grow, grow what we eat'. A team from the JSIF planted 15 beds of cash crops...
Trelawny residents plant fruit trees on Labour Day
WESTERN BUREAU: HUNDREDS OF Trelawny residents bought into the Labour Day theme of 'Grow what you eat, eat what you grow' last Friday by planting fruit trees. The bulk of work, however, went into beautification projects with a number of buildings being painted...
A decidedly dynamic 'Daisy'
The following are excerpts from the remembrance of the late Daisy Orane, who passed away on May 12, as presented by family friend and former Grace director, Ward Mills, during the funeral held last Tuesday at the Temple of Life Church of Religious...
Children are not playing enough
WHILE Play implemented in school, homework and chores, have been identified as integral to the social development of children, professionals in the field of child development agree that children are not playing enough. According to Dr. Maureen Samms-Vaughn, executive director...
One involved parent
To be a parent is not just about providing the basic needs for children. It takes good communication; it takes strong determination and an incredible amount of patience to foster a child to become a respectable adult. In this feature, we highlight a parent...
Successful PTAs assist growth
Despite the lack of interest that some parents show, there are still some schools that enjoy the benefits of vibrant and successful parent-teachers' associations (PTAs). The Bermaddy Primary School, located in Treadways, St Catherine, about seven miles north of Linstead...
VOX POP
One way in which parents can contribute to development is through their involvement in their children's academic life. We asked persons on the streets of the Corporate Area last week: Are PTAs still relevant?
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