Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Thursday | November 19, 2009
Peace initiative brings unity to Barracks Road Primary
Violence and aggression continue to be the major causes of trauma in some schools, as a small, yet significant number of students become involved in gang rivalry, drug trafficking, drug use, drug abuse and fights, sometimes with deadly weapons... Read More...
Sts Peter and Paul goes int'l!
THE TABLES were decorated with foods from different countries, and sections of the walls in the auditorium were draped with information on the various nations. The children were also decked out in attire depicting their various nationalities and cultures.... Read More...
H1N1 vaccine gets green light
The European Commission has granted marketing authorisation of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK's) pandemic H1N1 adjuvanted vaccine for protection against the H1N1 influenza.This confirmation was made by GSK, which noted... Read More...
Firefighters get revved up
WESTERN BUREAU: In moving towards a more modern and efficient fire department, Jamaica cannot operate like it is business as usual, according to state minister with responsibility for local government in the Office of the Prime Minister, Robert... Read More...
Lightbourne, JADCO mourn Langrin
Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne has expressed shock and sadness at Monday's death of retired Court of Appeal judge, Ransford George Langrin. A member of the Privy Council, Langrin was only recently appointed chairman... Read More...
Breezes to stage Octoberfest in Rio Bueno
Breezes Resort and Spa Rio Bueno, a SuperClubs super-inclusive resort, nestled on the pristine Trelawny seacoast of Jamaica, will be buzzing with activity and excitement as the resort stages its inaugural Octoberfest Event from today through to Sunday... Read More...
