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In Ricardo Smith's he(art) - inner-city artist needs break

Two months away from attaining legal adulthood, Ricardo Smith is burdened and, having no one to turn to, he recently visited The Gleaner to tell His Story. Central to his problem is his inability to help himself, his mother and a younger brother...

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Lack of resources crippling non-traditional high schools

A shortage of resources is placing an additional burden on non-traditional high schools already struggling with the quality of students placed in these institutions. "There is an obvious resource gap between students in the traditional high school system versus ...

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Indies Pharma makes history

WESTERN BUREAU: A commitment to quality and leadership in the pharmaceutical industry has landed the Montego Bay-based Indies Pharma the prestigious 2009 Century International Quality ERA Award. During the 11th Century...

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Adventist Church to host education banquet

With the global economic crisis impacting independent schools in Jamaica, one major player in the sector - the Seventh-day Adventist Church - is taking steps against any fallout in education.The church's eastern region will host a dinner dubbed 'The...

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Meeting the Little Man

"He's not so ugly. Normally newborns are ugly, but he's gorgeous," were the first words I uttered as the doctor placed my baby boy across my chest. He was slimy, with large puckered red lips, and seemingly curly blond hair that grew out of a slightly bruised head...

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My son is not retaining information

Q. I am having a problem with my son and his schoolwork. I need your advice as to what to do. Whenever he gets his work at school, two or three days later, he doesn't seem to remember what to do. I help him with his workduring the days whenever he comes...