Jamaica Gleaner Saturday Features
Published: Monday Saturday | November 28, 2009
Style - Basketball basics
Whether you're a professional baller or just a lover of the game who pounds the pavement on weekends, making three-pointers is no easy feat. All players need a 'kick' that's durable and comfortable while running, jumping and downing hoops, so let Style introduce you to five court classics sure to make your next jump shot much easier Read More...
Beauty in the heart of the city
Our citizen journalist Vernon Derby was impressed by the recent efforts to spruce up the grounds of Devon House, one of Greater Kingston's major parks, and snapped these shots of clean-up activities, as well as breathtaking nature. Read More...
Mario comes of age - As new game hits the streets
You might call him the Mickey Mouse of video games. He's reminiscent of a doughnut - round, sweet and comforting. He's also a vessel, devoid of a real personality so you can live vicariously through him. Read More...
The knockout generation - Kingston kids fight to stay out of trouble
Downtown Kingston generally struggles under the yoke of negativity. From the ramshackle slums to the tapestry of fear triggered by crime and violence, 'Town' isn't exactly a place showered with auspicious epithets. But emerging from the shadow of gloom are future nation changers - for the better. Read More...
Healthy lifestyle - Cool as a cucumber
Cucumbers are synonymous with being 'cool', and rightly so. By their composition, cucumbers are 'cooling' and nutritious. They are from the gourd family, cultivated by man for more than 3,000 years. Read More...
E10 and the power of choice
Meet 40-year-old Tony Corinthian. He is a security guard who works with Guardsman. Out of that salary, he has managed to buy his first car, a white 1989 Honda Civic. No classic, it has got miles on it, and it shows. Read More...