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Unforgettable Hong Kong

Hong Kong in July and August is in the midst of typhoon season which lasts from May to late September and is oppressively hot and humid. A better time to visit is January through March when humidity is lower and temperatures average in the low 70s, although with its sub-tropical climate, the city can still be rainy and humid as we found out last February.

Art pulls Scheed Cole through tough times

Art and innovation have served Scheed Cole well all his not-so-easy life. "I have lived a short lifespan, 32 years. But packed into this lifetime is like I have lived 60 years," the owner of the Arnett Gardens-based Props and More said.

UWI Notebook - Researchers: bilingual education yields better results

What language(s) should be used for instruction of Creole-speaking children in the Caribbean? This has been a subject of debate among educators and ministries of education in the region since the 1970s. This has been triggered by the continuing problems with literacy in English among school children within the Commonwealth Caribbean.

Apology

In The Gleaner's December 31, 2009 edition, an article appeared entitled 'Look out for 'ambulance chasers' - US Attorney warns Flight 331 victims'.After further investigation, The Gleaner accepts that its readers could draw an inference from that article...

Book review - Grisly, early climax to 'Jamaica Woman'

It is ironic that Jamaica Woman, Jon Michael Miller's follow-up to Jamaica Girl, should hit its peak with Rosalind Mitchell's life-and-death struggle under the dead (literally) weight of an intended rapist, handcuffed in a remote hut with drink maddeningly just out of reach.

THE VOICE - Talisha Doing the 'write' thing!

She may be only 16 but Talisha Johnson has already published her first book after discovering her passion for writing at the tender age of five.

'Propel' on show

On Sunday, June 20, artist Laura Facey opened the exhibition called 'Propel', an installation of wood carvings and limited-edition prints at the Rocktowa Studio and Art Gallery, downtown Kingston.

Crime

Crime is an issue in Jamaica today

Where the heart is ...

Duane awoke to the acrid, slightly sweet smell of breadfruit roasting on the gas stove.

RBTT 'The Helpful Bank'

History buffs and finance nuts may find a good read in the limited edition book, The Helpful Bank, which explores the illustrious corporate history of RBTT Bank.

Roving with Lalah

Top Of The Class

Defying Odds

International Narcotics

Control Strategy Report (PDF)

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Prof. Rex Nettleford

Highlights of his funeral

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