Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Friday | December 4, 2009
Donald Quarrie in 'crisis' mode
On the last day of November, all is calm at Donald Quarrie (DQ) High School, Harbour View, St Andrew. The school term is turning the corner for the home stretch to Christmas, as the athlete after whom it is named would come off the bend and power towards... Read More...
Veteran teachers make the grade - Campion names rooms in quartet's honour
They have each dedicated more than 20 years to mentoring and moulding young minds to shoulder responsibilities and contribute positively to nation building. They did it without much thought, little pay and out of sheer love... Read More...
Put sports agencies on one team, Bartlett urges
EASTERN ST Andrew Member of Parliament (MP) St Aubyn Bartlett has called for the amalgamation of a number of boards overseeing agencies in the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports. His recommendation resonated with Faith Innerarity, permanent secretary in the ministry... Read More...
DPP urges media to be strong
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn on Wednesday urged Jamaican media practitioners to stand firm in the fight against crime. "If you are prepared to retreat, what do you expect the man and woman on the road, who don't have your power... Read More...
Jamaica's UN goals in jeopardy - Recession wipes out many anti-poverty gains
With much of the world economy still languishing under the shock of the global financial meltdown, Jamaica's bid to achieve the United Nations (UN) poverty-related Millennium Development Goals (MDG) appears in jeopardy. Almost a decade's worth of work to reduce... Read More...
Man gets off LG Brown murder rap
One of two men convicted of the murder of former president of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association, 62-year-old Lloyd G. Brown, and his 49-year-old fiancée, Sandra Campbell, has been freed. The Court of Appeal on Wed-nesday freed Donald Whyte, 41-year-old labourer... Read More...
St Ann's Bay to host prayer vigil
The 17th renewal of the National Prayer Vigil will take place at St Ann's Bay Baptist Church on December 13.The event, which will commence at 6 p.m., will see speakers focusing on the theme 'Justice, Unity, Peace and Healing'.Chairman of the National... Read More...
Safety tips for shoppers this season
Area Four crime chief, Deputy Superintendent Michael Phipps, is urging holiday shoppers to avoid long conversations with strangers, who use the distractive ploy to rob them."They will use the opportunity to get close to you and in a short while snatch ... Read More...
Spend Christmas like a celebrity in paradise
It has been a difficult year for many, but 'tis the season to share, eat, greet and be jolly. For those looking to be merry in a special way, the citadel of chic boutique accommodations, boundless natural beauty and tranquility beckons. We are talking about Portland... Read More...
Taxicab seizures spark row between drivers, president
President of the Port Antonio Tours and Taxi Association (PATTA), Roger Stewart, has been chided by cabbies in Portland for allegedly conspiring with members of the Transport Authority to seize dozens of vehicles last week... Read More...
Scotia donates computers to school, youth group
Scotiabank last Tuesday donated 15 new computer systems valuing approximately $1.5 million to two institutions, the William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny, and the Youth Reaching Youth Community Outreach Programme in Kingston. The bank said it... Read More...
