GLEANER EDITORS' FORUM: Students tackle issues plaguing Jamaica
Several high schools students recently participated in one of our Editors' Forum. They discussed a range of issues. Below we share their thoughts on issues ranging from sex education, the role of the family to the problem of crime and violence...
World Cup tickets online as of May I
OUTLINE OF TICKETING APPLICATION PROCESS - 1. An applicant completes and submits a Ticket Application Form either online or at a Ticket Centre in one of the nine Host Venues. 2. At the time of application, payment will be required in full for all tickets.
Plans to upgrade attraction sites for World Cup Cricket
PORT ANTONIO, Portland: PLANS TO upgrade various attraction sites and other parish resources, to meet international standards for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, have been formulated by a group of stakeholders in Portland.
Churches offer spiritual advice in tiny bites
WASHINGTON: ON SUNDAYS, the Rev. Debbie Scott preaches to her congregation inside North Bethesda United Methodist Church. The other days of the week, her message is delivered to the passing cars on Old Georgetown Road, on a sign with black, all-caps...
Educator calls for increased funds to boost early education
DESPITE A two per cent increase in the allocation to early childhood education in the 2006/2007 National Budget, funding remains substantially inadequate according to a proposal from prominent educator Dr. Ralph Thompson.
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