A stop at the jerk capital
If only Miss Sylvie had been a bit more careful while cleaning her standing fan, then she wouldn't have cut her finger and Angie wouldn't have been stuck working in the bar, dealing with people like Prophet; the gold-teeth sporting, white-rum drinking, self-proclaimed Rastaman...
From a handcart to his own truck - Fruit vendor content with life
As long as there are fruits available, you're sure to see Leroy Long selling them from his truck parked in front of the St Aloysius Primary School on Duke Street, Kingston. Most days, his truck is stocked primarily with pineapples and melons.
TB on the rise in HIV cases
Statistics from the Ministry of Health are showing a steady increase in the number of tuberculosis cases among HIV-infected persons in Jamaica.However, the overall number of cases of tuberculosis remains consistent.This was revealed at a mini-symposium,...
Education assessment programmes to be reviewed
Under the Education Transformation Programme, the Ministry of Education has commenced implementation of a decision to review all components of the National Assessment Programme (NAP). At the primary level, agreed changes are being instituted for the assessments ...
Bauxite lands for agriculture
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is working with the Government in assessing some 2,000 acres of mined-out bauxite lands to be used as farm grounds.Al Powell, executive director of RADA, said the agricultural cultivation of these mined-out lands...
200,000 fruit trees for 'St Bess'
Black River, St Elizabeth: Two hundred thousand fruit trees will be distributed to householders in St Elizabeth as a means of replanting those that were destroyed by recent hurricanes, Agriculture Minister Dr Christopher has announced....
Jamaica Institute of Management to celebrate milestone
The Jamaican Institute of Management (JIM), the pioneer management development training institution in Jamaica celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. To commemorate this occasion, JIM will be hosting a number of events culminating with the 17th...
Government urged to take heed of the environment
A leading environmental consultant is calling for the government to implement social policies, heritage protected areas, and change environmental directives into action which will facilitate and sustain the national development of Jamaica....
Attempts being made to clear backlog of criminal cases
A special attempt is now being made to clear the huge backlog of criminal cases which have been cluttering the court system for several years. The emphasis will be on accused persons who have been languishing in custody. Lawyers were told of the move earlier this month in a notice issued...
Police use of force and firearms policy
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recently released a revised version of its human rights and police use of force and firearms policy. Throughout this month, The Gleaner has been publishing excerpts of the document.
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