Conceptualised out of a desire to care for those in need of a homely environment, especially the elderly and infirm, the the SP Home Away From Home for the Elderly came into operation on September 1, 2023. Recently, the operators of the home for 21...
The August 6, Independence Day staging of the Crofts Hill Donkey Carnival saw a huge outpouring of support as scores of residents flocked to the venue. It was an occasion that saw San San Square transformed into a carnival-like setting with the...
Started in 1870 as a small Methodist institution, the Grateful Hill Primary and Infant School in rural St Catherine continues to be an educational force in the community of Glengoffe. During a recent visit by The Gleaner, there was an air of pride...
On Wednesday, May 7, the Emancipation Square in Spanish Town, St Catherine, was transformed into an entertainment zone with glowing speeches and singing. It was an occasion when members of the judiciary put down their gavels, pens and books and...
The Dinthill Technical High School in St Catherine is celebrating being crowned champion, for the second consecutive year, in the annual band competition. Principal Anthony Garwood hailed the unique April 11 achievement during a past students...
President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr Mark Smith, implored students of Dinthill Technical High School in Linstead, St Catherine, to use technology wisely, emphasising its importance in the modern working environment. “I urge you to be...
Born on February 4, 1922, in Banana Ridge, St Catherine, Isaac Nathaniel Rhoofe is still going strong at 102 years old. Having celebrated his milestone birthday three years ago, he remains content, grateful for his family, and joyful to be “in the...
Medical professionals from United States-based HealthCare International visited Port Royal on Tuesday for their annual health fair, providing free dental and health checks to local residents. Dr Tony Brown, the founder of the organisation based in...
The Guys Hill Community Development Committee (CDC) in St Catherine on Monday held its third annual children’s treat. The event was held at the Guys Hill Town Hall, built in 1938, which was transformed into a zone of celebration and laughter as the...
The Pauline Beecher Christmas Charity on Sunday brought smiles to 47 students of five primary schools in St Catherine. During a ceremony, which took place at the Charlemont Open Bible Church, students, parents and teachers said thanks for the $270,...
Seeking to foster good police-community relations, law enforcement personnel from several rural stations in the St Catherine North Police Division recently instituted an open house policy that has engaged the communities via schools....
Cheers and jubilation filled Dinthill Technical High School in St Catherine last Thursday as 300 students were honoured for their academic achievements. The day’s activities, organised by the Dinthill Technical Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in...
Scores of patrons journeyed to Brooklyn Park ,Thompson Pen, St Catherine on November 2 for the 18th staging of the Lauriston Stew Festival and Farmers’ Market. The food fair, which was endorsed a success by Member of Parliament Denise Daley,...
It was an early Christmas for scores of residents from communities around Hellshire, St. Catherine on National Heroes Day as they flocked to the Sand Hills Vista sports field for a day of fun and fellowship. Recreational activities like football,...
President of the Jamaica Cocoa Growers Association Clayton Williams has endorsed the input of resource personnel to impart knowledge and technical competence to farmers for growth of the disease-plagued industry. “The Government’s thrust is good,...
At least 47 students from various primary schools across rural St Catherine have benefitted from donations of tablets courtesy of the St Catherine Justices of the Peace Association. The association made its contribution to education through the...
Held under the Police on Patrol Uplifting People (POPUP) initiative, members of the St Catherine North Police Division last week continued their stakeholders intervention in Guy’s Hill, St Catherine. The occasion saw the police, in...
The Crofts Hill community in Northern Clarendon came alive on August 6 with the 13th staging of the annual Donkey Carnival. In addition to having the beasts of burden racing down a 100m track, there was the added attraction of a donkey fashion...
Dinthill Technical High School in St Catherine has embarked upon a proactive approach to strengthening the resolve and determination of its male student population. The 86-year-old institution was abuzz with activity on March 6, as past students...
The roster of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation will have 13 additional members, who were sworn in on Thursday as newly elected councillors, to serve their constituents. Among the newbies is Correll Davis of the Mount Industry division in...
Despite his strong and robust demeanour for his age, centenarian Sydney Francis remains a shadow of himself as the strength of his existence and life partner is gone forever. “We worked as a team. I do the farming, and she would sell the goods....
A section of Williams Lane, Old Harbour Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine was on Friday transformed to accommodate the celebration of the 101st birthday of Clarissa Marston, affectionately called ‘Mama Marcus’. Marston, who is visually impaired...
Nine of 10 candidates will be standard-bearers for their respective parties in the February 26 Local Government Elections for three seats in St Catherine North Eastern after one nomination was yesterday rendered null and void. Speaking with The...
Several taxi operators were on Sunday recognised for their contributions to the public transportation sector during an awards ceremony held at the Linstead Transportation Centre in St Catherine. The ceremony was held through the joint efforts of...
