Culture Yard hopes to welcome the Prince again
March 2000 was the year Veronica 'Star Liner' Barrett got the opportunity to show off her craft to Prince Charles, on his last visit to the island. A craft lady at the Trench Town Culture Yard, Barrett said the day the Prince of Wales ventured into the Trench Town community ...
Royals arrive today
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will arrive in Jamaica today on an official three-day visit. The visit forms part of a Caribbean tour by Their Royal Highnesses. During their stay in Jamaica, they will tour select venues...
Peer counsellors more effective in combating school violence - consultant
With the growing pre-valence of violence in schools, peer mediators and counsellors are believed to have a greater ability to transform students than adults, according to organisational development consultant, Dr Anita Davis-Defoe. Peer mediators from high schools...
Youngsters shift gears in 4H Clubs' tractor training programme
In the Denbigh Agriculture Park in Clarendon, the only buzz of activity is from 4H Centre, where a group of youngsters are lined up to attend an orientation class. Their mission: to learn to drive a tractor. "This programme is about giving a chance to those who really need it," said...
Montego Bay Chamber embraces upgrade of trade and invest office
Western Bureau: The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCC) has lauded Government's recent decision to upgrade the western regional office of Jamaica Trade and Invest (formerly JAMPRO), describing it as critical to the growth and development now taking place in the region....
The abortion debate - Join the abortion debate!
The Government is examining possible amendments to the laws relating toabortion in Jamaica. Should abortion be legal? Join the abortion debate.Email us: editor@gleanerjm.com; or fax: 922-6223.
2008 Commonwealth writers to be awarded at UWI
On March 13 the winners for Best Book and Best First Book in the 2008 Commonwealth Writers' Prize will be announced at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies, Mona campus at 6: 30 p.m. There are 11 Canadians shortlisted in the two categories in addition to the Jamaican writer....
Become your dream
Dr Benjamin Mays, president emeritus of Morehouse College, once said the following: "It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goals, the tragedy lies in not having any goals to reach. It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled...
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