The 'accidental' scientist - Jamaica's own Nobel Prize nominee
"In the future, I will become a gynaecologist" and "I know I will be a horticultural engineer" are some of the introductory utterances students make on our local quiz shows. Some will achieve their goals; other won't, for various reasons. And there are many who simply ...
Reverend takes a stand, earns Silver Pen award
One concerned citizen is intent on creating a better society and claims to "almost have to act as a police officer" in advocating for a positive change in the country. In his quest to create a better society, The Reverend Herro Blair Jr wrote an appealing letter...
Legal luminaries to address press
Jamaican Bar Association President Jacqueline Samuels-Brown will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Journalism Awards ceremony to be held on December 4 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.The awards ceremony climaxes National Journalism Week,...
No more post-mortem delays - Reese
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security Major Richard Reese has reported a drastic reduction in the waiting time for post-mortems. Reese said that in the past, persons had to wait up to four months for post-mortem procedures...
A home for Christmas - Hamilton urges families to adopt a child for Yuletide season
In keeping with the Christmas spirit of generosity, Howard Hamilton, chairman of the Adoption Board, is inviting members of the public to take home a ward of the state for the Yuletide season. Hamilton, who started the programme in the 1990s, said he could...
New projecton to rebuild furniture industry
The pilot phase of a new project to jump-start the local furniture industry will end with the launch of the first Incubator Hub (the Design Centre) at the Bureau of Standards on December 4.The objective of the Furniture Incubator Project is to provide...
World Remembrance Day for Road Crash Victims - Golding appeals for safer, more peaceful practices on the road
Prime Minister Bruce Golding says yesterday's observance of World Remembrance Day for Road Crash Victims provides an opportunity for Jamaicans to recommit to safe road practices and increase awareness of their vulnerabilities as road users....
McLean backs Nelson on community policing
Assistant Commissioner of Police John McLean has sided with National Security Minister Dwight Nelson on the need for a cohesive approach to the social intervention initiatives being pursued to bolster the Jamaica Constabulary Force community-policing...
Gully-Gaza issue for national PTA 'Speak Out'
The Gully-Gaza conflict and the lottery scam will be the main topics at the next 'Speak Out' session being organised by the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ). NPTAJ President Miranda Sutherland made the announcement last week during...
UCC to honour top athlete
The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) will honour one of the top athletes who participated in the World Championships held recently in Berlin, Germany. The award will be made to the athlete during the university's annual awards banquet next...