THE GLEANER'S EDITORS' FORUM - PTAs get firm
REPRESENTATIVES OF several Parent Teachers' Associations (PTAs) have endorsed a proposal for the establishment of a national association to advocate for greater levels of efficiency from school administrators and teachers.
Seaga survives - JLP MPs vote for leader to continue
JLP MPs vote for leader to continue JAMAICA LABOUR Party (JLP) leader Edward Seaga survived yet another test of his embattled leadership last night when 17 of 21 JLP Members of Parliament voted to have him continue as Opposition Leader.
Three-y-o killed in drive-by shooting
A BULLET from an AK-47 assault rifle shattered the head of three-year-old Devonte Lawla on White Wing Walk in Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew, yesterday.
PTAs bat for change
AT THE Gleaner's Editors' Forum yesterday at the company's North Street offices, representatives of parent teachers' associations (PTAs) from 15 schools discussed issues regarding the educational needs of children.
Tighter monitoring of remittances coming
THE HOUSE of Representatives yesterday approved amendments to the Bank of Jamaica Act which will allow the Government to regulate money transfer and remittance agents and agencies.
High drama as Ninja Man, Kartel get extended bail
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: SPANISH TOWN and its environs were the scenes of high drama and tension yesterday, with the court appearance of two known entertainers who clashed at the 'Sting' stage show in late December.
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