St Patrick's Foundation helping at-risk youth

They care for persons living with HIV/AIDS, provide shelter for the homeless and ensure that the less fortunate in the society are sheltered, fed and educated. They are the St Patrick's Foundation led by Monsignor Richard Albert and his hard-working team...

World Telecoms Day: LIME women making a difference

Today is World Telecoms Day and it is being celebrated under the theme 'Women and Girls in ICT'. The Gleaner turns the spotlight on some shining lights at LIME....

Summer travel: What airline passengers need to know

This is the second in our series this week, as we give you useful information from airlines to make your travel plans hassle-free this summer.

Supreme Ventures Foundation for sports, health and education

Dr David McBean, chairman of the newly established Supreme Ventures Foundation, is off to a good start. Speaking with The Gleaner yesterday, McBean said the foundation has identified three areas of focus - sports, education and health...

NEWS BRIEFS

Education officers want improved working conditionsThere is discontent among education officers, who are demanding that Education Minister Ronald Thwaites address long-standing matters which continue to affect them.In a four-page letter to...

Courts Jamaica sets record straight

In a response to an April 16, Gleaner report headlined 'TV shopping gets complicated with digital switchover', published on April 16, Courts managing director, Dennis Harris, is setting the record straight...

Scotiabank boosts education: 50 students to get scholarships

Some 50 primary, basic, and all-age schools from 13 parishes recently received computers from the Scotiabank Foundation.The computers were purchased by ScotiaFoundation in response to the many requests. But there is more...

IPP gives scholarships, cheer to needy children

Some 60 scholarships have been awarded to students but the need for more is still great. So said Vered Saldinger, president of the International Proxy Parents (IPP), in an interview with The Gleaner last Friday...

Summer travel: what every passenger needs to know

With Summer holidays fast approaching, Jamaicans are making travel plans to visit friends and relatives.This year, travel will take on added significance as many head to London for the Olympics...

Old adages for life

Hello, mi neighbour! I came across this Jamaican proverb recently: "Big Massa gi ebry man im own a mout' fi swallow im own duckunoo." The young might not understand it readily but those who grew up in an era when, especially parents,...

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