Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Monday | May 4, 2009
Strong responses to Kingston's decline
Last week we wrote about the beginning of Kingston's social decline as seen through the eyes of Enrico Stennett in his book, Buckra Massa Pickney. The article elicited some strong email responses, some of which we will share with you today... Read More...
I stand by my record - Davies - Former finance minister unapologetic about tenure
HE HAS been battered, beaten and blamed for wrecking Jamaica's economy in the 14 years that he presided as finance minister. However, Dr Omar Davies is unapologetic about his tenure."I stand by my record as minister of finance," Davies told The Gleaner... Read More...
Optimist Int'l feels the power of youth
Saturday saw a group of representatives from Optimist International gather at the Altamont Court Hotel for the Caribbean District Essay Contest award ceremony. The nervous-looking contestants had all submitted essays under the title 'The Power of Youth'... Read More...
MAJ wants recommitment by lawmakers to press freedom
The Media Association Jamaica Limited (MAJ) said yesterday it wanted May 3, World Press Freedom Day, to mark a recommitment by lawmakers to making legislative changes to enhance press freedom, media rights and access to information in Jamaica."The MAJ... Read More...
An educator's five tips on: How to survive high school
Making the transition to high school can be a daunting task for any student. Along with upholding the academic standards, the social adjustment is quite a challenge for the average student. Here are five things your child can do to survive high school... Read More...
Meal planning to stretch your budget
Menu planning is about budgeting, saving time and optimising nutrition. Here are some tips to help you eat healthily and save time and money.... Read More...
My daughter is too close to her friends
Q My 15-year-old daughter has some friends and I think that for teenage girls they are too close. They talk non-stop. They take the same bus to school, they are in the same grade-10 class and they are on the cellphone in the evenings.... Read More...
Bedtime Story: A family of doggies - Adventures in the country
Eloise picks up the story in chapter five. Hello girls and boys. It's Eloise here. Today I am going to tell you about our doggie cousins in the country. They live with our human Mummy's parents, near a place called Mocho. We love it when she goes to visit them... Read More...
Will I be a good mummy?
A question that plagues women expecting their first baby is whether they're up to the job of being a mother. You're months along in your pregnancy, so it's a done deal that you will enter into parenthood. There is no going back, no changing your mind. Even if you don't believe... Read More...
