A Peace and Justice Centre, under the direction of the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), was opened in May Pen, Clarendon, yesterday (August 18). Founder of the centre, Social Activist, Dr. Walter Leavell, informed that apart from the mediation services, the centre would offer remedial skills training and support for students suspended from schools. “We are…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has described the newly launched Students’ Motivational Manual, as a road map to success for young people. “I would say that the manual is a sort of road map that, if you follow closely, it will help you to reap success not only in academic areas,…
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company handed over $8 million to four institutions, to assist students financially challenged in completing their academic studies, on Tuesday (August 11). The institutions were: the University of Technology (UTech), which will receive $4 million; University of the West Indies (UWI), $2.5 million; Northern Caribbean University (NCU), $1 million; and…
‘Connecting Diaspora Future Leaders: Solidifying our places in our homelands and Jamaica’ Introduction I am honoured to have been asked to participate in this Inaugural Future Leaders Diaspora Conference which is aimed at building and strengthening systems and networks for Future Leaders in the Jamaican Diaspora so they can to engage more meaningfully in Jamaica’s…
Lady Gladys Bustamante, the 97-year-old female icon of Jamaica’s political and labour struggles was laid to rest at National Heroes Park downtown, Kingston on Saturday evening (Aug. 8). The casket bearing her remains was buried in the same mausoleum as her late husband, National Hero, political and labour leader, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante,…
Jamaicans, today (Aug. 8) paid their final respects to late Lady Gladys Bustamante, at an official funeral service, held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Liguanea. People started filling up the pews from as early as 11:00 am, despite the heat, and waited patiently until the shiny, black Cadillac from Roman’s…
Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore, said called on Jamaicans to strive to make the country a better place. He stated that much has been achieved over 47 years of Independence, for which the nation should be proud. “Let us all.give God thanks for our achievements and let us resolve to continue to strive to…
Jamaicans from all walks of life turned out at King’s House this morning (Aug.6), where they joined the country’s leaders in celebrating the island’s 47th year of Independence. The mood at King’s House for the National Independence Day Parade was one of celebration marked by the traditional pomp and pageantry, as the Guard of Honour…
Young people from all over the Caribbean are in the island participating in the 2009 Caribbean Award Sub-Regional Council (CASC) expedition, which is a requirement for attaining bronze, silver and gold awards under the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Programme. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Jamaica is hosting the expedition, which is being held in the…
Glowing tributes were paid to the Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, at a civic reception, held in their honour at the Fruitful Vale All Age School, in Portland, on August 4. The function, organised by the Fruitful Vale Benevolent Society, was planned to enable the Governor-General, who is…
Several school items were presented to the Fruitful Vale community in Portland by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a function to honour him and Lady Allen, at the Fruitful Vale All-Age School, on August 4. The items, including computers, text books, school bags, exercise books, desks, chairs and pencils, will…
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has challenged the Church to play a more integral, leading and proactive role in transforming Jamaica. “The Church has to lead in the binding up of the wounds of this nation, that sometimes seems battered, fainting and helpless and ready to die,” the Governor-General argued, as…
