Local books did it big in '09
Louise Bennett-Coverley, Tanya Shirley and Robert Lalah among local writers with bestsellers this year

All for a lollipop
It was Christmastime and the basic school that Michael St Augustus Wellington attended was having its annual Christmas 'breaking-up' - a concert and feast.

Winfrey donates US$1.5m to Atlanta private school
ATLANTA (AP):A private middle school in inner-city Atlanta has received $1.5 million from Oprah Winfrey.The Ron Clark Academy announced the donation last Thursday.

'Sing and Play': A traditional music breakthrough
A multiple-use musical product, Sing and Play The Jamaican Way, is breathing new life into traditional Jamaican music.

Early childhood centre opens in Eltham
The opening of the Eltham Early Childhood Resource Centre in St Catherine is being lauded by many residents.

"It is a great addition to the community, especially because there is training in garment manufacturing and other trade that will help in a big way," said Devon Ranger, a resident.

No fame for me!
Anybody who wants it can take it, but I will have none of it.

Reckless encounter
Lara knew this was going to be one of those days where everything that could possibly go wrong, did.