Western Focus

From a humble start to first-class

Published:Saturday | March 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Easispice Manufacturers Limited, situated in Chantilly on the periphery of Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, is celebrating its 45th anniversary.

Harness the sun with Solar Direk

Published:Saturday | March 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:In keeping with the Government's thrust for greater energy-conservation patterns, citizens in Montego Bay now have the option of powering their homes and businesses through...

On the Scene

Published:Saturday | March 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

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Construction of Hope Health Clinic on schedule

Published:Saturday | March 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Construction of the Good Shepherd Foundation's new Hope Health Clinic will continue as scheduled despite the postponement of the project's official contract-signing ceremony.

No indigenous people in Maroon Town

Published:Saturday | March 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:There is no living Maroon descendant in Maroon Town, St James, but residents are determined to transform the rich heritage the group left behind into revenue-generating projects.

'Marooned' no more

Published:Saturday | March 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:With their cries for help being ignored for as long as they can remember, residents of Maroon Town in southern St James have developed a community...

Father and son charged with assault in land dispute

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM

A family dispute over a house and a plot of land has landed a feuding father and son before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court. Richard and Leroy Cummings, both of Rhyne Park in St James, are charged with assaulting each other.

'Better than I expected' - Promoter elated with 20th Marley Bash

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The 20th Bob Marley Birthday Bash, which was recently staged in Negril, is now history, but promoter Clive 'Cubba' Pringle is still elated, especially about the support from overseas Bob Marley fans.

Youth Focus - Marlon Vickerman is living his dreams

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Jamaican T-shirt designer Marlon Vickerman is seeking to expand his global customer base following the online launch of his Ajani Clothing Concepts on February 23.

Heart-healthy eating

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It is no secret that our diet is critical to maintaining the good health of the heart. A good diet can help to keep the arteries smooth and clean and also reduce the risk of clots being formed, which can block the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle - what we call a heart attack.

Negril Basic basks in positive energy

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Rockhouse Foundation and the administration of the Negril Basic School have joined forces to fight the stigma attached to the early childhood institution that has undergone a transformation in infrastructure and educational support.

On The Scene

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Minister of Education Ronald Thwaites (left) chats with Yvonne Cooke (centre), who recently authored 'God Is Good: From the Cane Fields to King's House', a biography of Sir Howard Cooke, and State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, during Jamaica Day celebrations...