Jamaica Gleaner News

Published: Monday Thursday | October 22, 2009

Witter urges Maroons to enter rights charter debate
UNDER A makeshift tent, propped up by bamboo, patrons and residents of Moore Town listened intently to Public Defender Earl Witter as he addressed issues relating to the Maroon communities in Jamaica on Monday, October 16. Witter was the keynote speaker... Read More...

Psoj hall of fame - Chris blackwell - The legend behind the legends
London, circa 1967. England's capital is the world's hippest scene, thanks to mod fashions and amazing music from The Beatles, Rolling Stones and guitar sensation Jimi Hendrix.... Read More...

PALS gives schools a hand, in writing - Handbook developed for primary, secondary levels
Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Cliché, but in the manner of many such pithy, overused statements, true. However, the authorities' obligation to lay out the rules clearly is the other, often unstated, side of the discipline equation... Read More...

Action plan launched for regional diabetes awareness
The International Diabetes Federation North America and Caribbean Region (IDF NAC) on Monday launched a regional action plan calling for better access to the treatment and care needed by people with diabetes, and improved education and awareness within... Read More...

Building Jamaica, one person at a time
The following is a message of tribute to Wycliffe Bennett presented by Hopeton Dunn, chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, during the service of thanksgiving at Providence Methodist Church on Saturday. THE ENTIRE fraternity and leadership... Read More...

Brigitte Foster-Hylton - True Champion
Like fine wine, national sprint hurdler Brigitte Foster-Hylton gets better and better with age. Less than three months before her 35th birthday, the St Elizabeth native and veteran MVP Track Club athlete had her finest moment when she won the 100 metres hurdles gold ... Read More...