Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Monday | August 31, 2009
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Mill Bank grief slowly subsiding
Exactly eight months have passed since eight residents, of Mill Bank, Portland, were killed in the December 19 market-truck accident in Portland's Rio Grande Valley. The community that was overrun with mourners and visitors on funeral day is back to its quiet self...

If I kill myself, who will love my daughter?
Q. I really don't know what to do anymore. It's like I am not trying at all, although I do everything I possibly can. I have a 10-year-old girl and I have been struggling before she was born. Now that I have her it is even worse...

Protecting our children... in a cocoon or a closet?
Our society (or, at least, the part of it that the vast majority of the population lives in) is incredibly, well-nigh ineffably coarse. And this is not limited to the poor, but also permeates the more well-off among us. In fact, I have found that persons who survive...

Breastfeeding still relevant
Breastfeeding is just as relevant today as it has ever been. Especially in times of economic hardship it is important to have infant milk that is readily available, nutritious and inexpensive. What could be better than breast milk?

Aunt Meme described as a loving, kind soul
Clarice Albertha Morris, affectionately called Aunt Meme and Miss Clarice, was a loving, kind soul who would go beyond the call of duty to assist others.She was also a true peace-maker.

Mother D passes away in New York
Henrietta Vinton Daley, affectionately called 'Vin' and 'Mother D' of Harbour View, St Andrew, was a very active member of her community.She was involved in the Harbour View Primary School's Parent Teacher Association ...


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