Olivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Javier Johnson, head boy of Glenmuir High, speaking at the service.
22 Jan, 2026 0

An exemplar for school chaplains

Former Glenmuir High School principal Monacia Williams says the life and ministry of late school chaplain Alvarine ‘Sister Gem’ Roberts stand as a sterling exemplar for school chaplains, defined by…
Entrance to Cherry Tree in Clarendon, where marl and river shingles have been laid to strengthen the base and reduce mud during rainfall.
17 Jan, 2026 0

Clarendon roads set for $192m fix

Clarendon is to benefit from $192 million under a $1.6 billion national road-patching programme due to begin within two weeks. The pledge follows complaints from residents and taxi operators in Cherry…
Denbigh High School Principal Annett Daley.
17 Jan, 2026 0

Denbigh principal calls for shared resources in Clarendon schools

Principal of Denbigh High School in Clarendon, Annett Daley, is urging greater collaboration among schools and stronger partnerships with donors and stakeholders. Shared resources – particularly…
From left: Giovanni Nembhard, visual arts teacher; Vice-Principal Dianne Gordon-Denton and Dr Laverne DaCosta officially open the newly upgraded and modernised visual arts facility on Wednesday, January 8.
15 Jan, 2026 0

Denbigh High’s visual arts department gets a boost

Denbigh High School in Clarendon expects a sharp rise in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) visual arts passes, following a major upgrade to the Visual Arts Department’s computer lab.…
Kyra Mills applies cluster lashes, among the services offered at The Skin Lab Beauty Bar.
10 Jan, 2026 0

Building confidence in Clarendon

In an industry often shaped by fleeting trends and cosmetic quick fixes, Kyra Mills has built her brand on a more deliberate philosophy, one that places skin health, education and confidence at the…
Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, commanding officer for the Clarendon division, makes a point.
10 Jan, 2026 0

Clarendon police head warns interpersonal disputes drive crime

Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, commanding officer for the Clarendon division, is urging citizens to adopt alternative strategies for conflict resolution, citing interpersonal disputes…
Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division, during Thursday’s sitting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation.
09 Jan, 2026 0

Clarendon police hail major drop in crime

The Clarendon Police are reporting its most significant reduction in crime in over a decade, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division.…
Abraham Azan (centre), founder of Beyond Youth Jamaica, following his donation of building material to Shana Folkes (fourth from left) in Ritchies, Clarendon. Looking on from left are Abraham’s grandfather, Richard Azan, member of parliament for Clarendo
09 Jan, 2026 0

Clarendon mother rebuilds home with support from 14-y-o

Shana Folkes, a single mother of four from Ritchies in northern Clarendon says she believes she has been given “a second chance at life”, a quiet conviction born out of loss, survival, and an…
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Krystal Lee (second left), applauds as she views the plaque dedicating the newly renovated Accident and Emergency Waiting Area at the Lionel Town Hospital in Clarendon, during the official opening o
05 Dec, 2025 0

Health ministry applauds Jamalco, Cousins Construction for $6.5m Lionel Town Hospital upgrade

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has commended refinery giant Jamalco and Clarendon-based construction and civil engineering company, Construction Services Limited, for their partnership in…