King's House beckons Orain Edwards Pt 2
Last week, we published the story of Orain Edwards and his determination to protect the rights of students. The 18-year-old Glenmuir High School student is from a humble background but aspires to become a lawyer and, ultimately, governor general of Jamaica. Orain has 10 subjects...
Teen dads need help too
Many of the fathers named in teen pregnancy cases are themselves teenagers. Executive director of Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Beryl Weir, said the centre provides counselling for them as well. "We try to find the fathers and make them aware....
ASK THE DOC
Fears of not being a good parent Q. I will be having a daughter soon (within the next two weeks). Can you please inform me of a good book to read or class to attend, because as the time gets closer, I fear I will not be the best parent a child should have.
'End the stigma on epilepsy'
WESTERN BUREAU: Health workers worldwide are being urged to increase public awareness of epilepsy, and help reduce the stigma associated with the illness. Health Minister Ruddy Spencer made this call Saturday in Montego Bay while addressing persons involved in Jamaica's health sector...
Parents go extra mile to register kids before birth
Sandra Turnerwas not long out of the maternity ward in Kingston before she arrived at St Hugh's Preparatory School to register her young son in 2005. She was told by one friend, she said, that she should have done so before birth. And when the tot was three years old...
The benefits of shut-eye
Local physician Dr Hame Persaud is warning parents against giving their children treats that contain alcohol. The doctor expresses his concern about parents unknowingly giving alcohol to children, saying, "Wine in sorrel drinks, wine in cakes, the rum and raisin ice cream....
Righting reading wrongs
What do Galileo, Thomas Edison, Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Cruise, John F. Kennedy and Sir Richard Branson have in common? They are all famous personalities, icons who succeeded despite being affected by learning disabilities...
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