Joan Davis: Jamaican-born nurse speaks of Iraqi war experience
Mary Seacole became a nurse in war time and dedicated her life to helping soldiers. Fast-forward to the present, Joan Davis a Jamaican-born nurse in the United States army finds fulfilment in caring for the sick even when they include the enemy. The 49-year-old army captain...
FEATURE - Verene Shepherd looks back
After gracing our covers last week, Flair spoke with Prof. Verene Shepherd in her capacity as chair of the Jamaica National Bicentenary Committee (JNBC), commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic trade in Africans. "The major aim was to honour...
LAWS OF EVE: What makes a house the 'Family Home'?
Under the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act, one spouse may be entitled to a 50 per cent share in property owned by one or both spouses on the occurrence of certain specified events. The definition of the words 'family home', as used in the context of the act, was the subject...
The cops can't win
While buying some fruits from a vendor on East Street in Kingston a few days ago, I saw the closest thing I've seen to a high-speed car chase. Three motorcycle cops were chasing a driver who was pushing his vehicle for all the horsepower it had under the hood...
Pandora's Box Weekly gossip column
Hi Folks, OF CAUCUSES AND PRIMARIES: The talk these days is about the election process in the United States of America.
Megan Allison making an impact
Megan McKAin, a 22-year-old jewellery designer, makes her bold imprint with jewellery.The pieces go beyond simply accentuating an outfit, they make it soar.Using a combination of copper, brass, bronze, sterling silver, polyurethane, glass...
Bonded forever in love
Like many couples, Terri Haye and Eric Green met when they were fifth formers at St. Elizabeth Technical High School. They quickly became friends but there were no romantic feelings towards each other. It was two years after graduation that the two were reunited and began dating. ...
BOTOX - Is it for you?
Botox is not only for actors/actresses in Hollywood, California, as many Jamaicans are latching on to this cosmetic trend. "It's very popular," said Anne Martin owner of the cosmetic store of the same name. She said individuals are increasingly...
Playing with fire
You are standing in the corner and you spot a handsome guy. You make eye contact, look away and make eye contact again. Smile. Look away. Look toward him again, this time staring continuously, slowly pulling him towards you with your eyes.
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