'Enough is enough' - Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) fed up with violence in schools
The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) says it is fed up with a recent spate of attacks against its members and that it will not tolerate ongoing incidents of violence against educators within schools. Ena Barclay, president of the JTA, reacting to a protest by teachers yesterday....
Shields backs sensitivity training for police force
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mark Shields has embraced the idea of sensitivity training for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to enhance the manner in which they relate to individuals of particular minority groups, including those from the homosexual community....
Marketing Counselors top advertisers again
Marketing Counsellors Limited made it four-in-a-row as it took the Gleaner Company's Advertising Agency's Top Billing Award yesterday. The Lady Musgrave Road-based company beat out WaterWorks Ltd and MacMillan Advertising Ltd to the coveted prize ...
Carpenter freed by Appeal Court - Wrong orders signed by RM over nails
The man who was sentenced in May last year to 12 months' imprisonment for unlawful possession of several pounds of used and unused nails has been set free by the Court of Appeal.When 26-year-old carpenter Wayne Malcolm was convicted in the Lucea Resident Magistrate's Court...
Lawyer off Killancholly murder case
The trial of 32-year-old security guard, Jeffrey Perry, who is charged with the murder of three children at Killancholly, St Mary, was put off yesterday after his lawyer withdrew from the case. Attorney-at-law Robert Flet-cher told Senior Puisne Judge...
12 more killed as Guyana gunmen declare 'war'
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): A top security official here has said the gunmen who carried out a mass killing in the small mining town of Bartica, near the Brazilian border, have declared war against Guyana. Former national security adviser and retired Brigadier David Grangere is blaming the mayhem ...
Journalist allowed to stay in Grenada
The government of Grenada yesterday reversed a decision to expel Jamaican journalist, Tenesha Thomas, saying she would now be allowed to complete her assignment in that country. Last week, immigration officials gave her 24 hours to leave the country...
Sigma 'Run to Support Life'
Runners and walkers line up at the starting line, get on your marks, get set and go! You can be among the hundreds of persons expected to attend this year's annual Sigma Corporate Run. The event runs into its 10th year on March 9 and is the brainchild of Pan Caribbean Financial Services Limited.
Something extra
The Gleaner rolled out the red carpet for its advertising agencies and clients yesterday and Beres Hammond thrilled them all!
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