Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Wednesday | September 9, 2009
Fitting in, despite ...Thompson's first day not void of hiccups
Shanice Thompson, a new student of Dunoon Park Technical, was excited about her first day, but she was also worried. Shanice's auxiliary fees were not paid so she would not be given the rental textbooks at the school. Her mother, Pansie Richards, said due to financial... Read More...
Charity not in recession
Hi neighbour! Think I'd like to agree with the motivational preacher who said a few days ago on television that this recession which is causing so much depression is a great deception. I would add that this recession should not be seen as a recess ... Read More...
Shaw urges teachers, nurses to be reasonable
Less than a week before yesterday's apparent easing of the dispute between public-school teachers and the Government, Minister of Finance and the Public Service Audley Shaw urged them to be "reasonable" in their demands regarding the timeline set... Read More...
What keeps you connected?
Just like mustard vs ketchup on a hot dog or a scary movie vs a comedy in the cinema, everyone has their own favourite gadget that perfectly suits their style and needs. With so many tech devices on the market and with the increased resource availability ... Read More...
Blogging Rights - High-tech health risks - Could your latest gadget be compromising your well-being?
When four students attempted to pop kernels of corn using the radiation emitted by their cellphones, the act birthed more than just an instant YouTube sensation. Although the video eventually proved to be a hoax, it did spark worldwide interest... Read More...
Sandals to boost service at new Bahamas property
Sandals Resorts International will be seeking to take its service equalty to new heights when its newest acquisition, Sandals Emerald Bay in The Bahamas, opens its doors January 22 next year.Sandals Chief Executive Officer Adam Stewart said with the former Four Seasons ... Read More...
Jamaica Legion on $4.5m poppy mission
The Jamaica Legion's fundraising Poppy Drive is on a mission to raise $4.5 million to help ageing ex-servicemen.The annual fundraiser seeks to support the Jamaican veterans and ex-servicemen who served in World Wars I and II.The drive kicked off last... Read More...
Jamaican takes aim at New York council
HE GREW up in the adjoining communities of Shortwood and Barbican, St Andrew, as an aspiring footballer and after 35 years in the United States, Michael Duncan is now looking forward to unseating 51-year-old Democrat, James Saunders Jr, in New York City Council... Read More...
Fingerprint system to be upgraded
Over the next six months, the country will benefit from a US-$990,000 upgrade of the Automated Palm and Fingerprint Identification System (APFIS) operated by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The proposed contract was signed last Thursday by Minister... Read More...
Spaldings High celebrates CSEC success
SPALDINGS, Clarendon: Administrators at Spaldings High School are basking in their students' creditable achievements in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.During an address at the school's graduation ceremony last Tuesday,... Read More...
Lime Hall Primary rage
There has been a generally smooth start to the new school year in St Ann. However, reports reaching The Gleaner are that parents of students attending Lime Hall Primary are upset that much-needed repairs to the school building were not carried out during... Read More...
