NHT advises about house buying costs

Jul-01-2009
If you plan to buy a house, even if you are getting a loan to take care of the purchase price, there are some costs that you have to pay from your personal savings. You are most likely aware for example, that you must make a deposit to the vendor,...

Lay Magistrates’ Association… Manchester Chapter holds Annual General Meeting
Rose Dewar, Gleaner Writer
Jun-30-2009
The Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica, Manchester Chapter convened its Annual General Meeting at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville recently. The Association which is in its 18th year boasts a rich history of performance and help to the Justice...

S.W.Neil - 'Water is life...we just make it flow in style'.

Jun-23-2009
Having opened in 1985, S.W.Neil Plumbing Sales & Services Limited has become one of the most visible businesses of it's kind in Jamaica to date, with an exceptional track record for quality products and superior service. Over the years S.W.Neil...

CER assists Ward Theatre project

Jun-19-2009
The Ward Theatre Foundation and the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports have been working with CER (Cultural Emergency Response) in seeking assistance in the restoration of the historic Ward Theatre.  The Heisenbottle team (Richard...

MultiCare Summer Programme begins July

Jun-18-2009
The 2009 MultiCare Summer Programme is shaping up to be one of the best ever with lots of excitement for the long hot summer months for hundreds of youngsters.   Boys and girls who love to paint or draw, or make pottery can choose to sign...

NHT explains co-ownership of properties

Jun-16-2009
If you are joining with someone else to buy property; whether a house or land, at some point before the purchase is complete, you will have to decide on the legal terms under which you will share ownership. Will you have a joint tenancy agreement?...

Hurricane preparedness minimises disaster
Rose Dewar, Gleaner Writer
Jun-12-2009
Hurricanes are not unique to Jamaica, or even the Caribbean; but have over the years, been a disaster that has affected countries worldwide.June 1 to November 30 has been designated ‘hurricane season’; but there have been a few hurricanes occurring...

Ambassador Elinor Sherlock appointed Chief of State Protocol

Jun-09-2009
Elinor Sherlock, Chief of State Protocol in the Office of the Prime Minister (Photo Contributed) Former Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, Elinor Sherlock, has been appointed Chief of State Protocol at the Office of the Prime Minister....

Denbigh Launch 2009

Jun-04-2009
IntroductionIt is indeed an honour and privilege to once again Launch Jamaica’s and the Caribbean’s premier Agri-industrial show, Denbigh 2009.  As the tag line suggests, “It will be fine at Denbigh 2009”, and at this the 57th staging of this...

L.A. Lewis 'Halo' remix
Kerry-Ann Bercher, Gleaner Online Writer
Jun-04-2009
Popular entertainer Horace Lewis, more commonly known as ‘L.A. Lewis’ has been busy in the studio and has released a remix for the song ‘Halo’, originally done by Beyonce. ‘Titled the …. Ever, L.A. Lewis says he is in talks with Beyonce and her...

"Challenges of Journalism in a World of Conflict"

Jun-03-2009
join the discussion on “Challenges of Journalism in a World of Conflict” with US-based journalist Ronald Wimer on Friday, June 12 at 2.30 p.m. at the St. Ann Parish Library, 2 Windsor Road, St. Ann’s Bay. Members of the public and...

Lady Patricia Allen visits Home for the Aged

Jun-03-2009
  Lady Patricia Allen, Wife of Governor General hugs Sophia from the Home of the Aged (Photo contributed by JIS) Wife of the Governor General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Patricia Allen, is calling on more members of the society to...

Barrett named national goalkeeper coach

Jun-02-2009
Former national goalkeeper Warren Barrett is brimming with excitement after being appointed as national goalkeeper coach on a one-year contract. “Ever since I retired from national duty I have been looking forward to making the transition to this...

"Technology to help solve crime" - Assistant Commissioner Green
Angelo Laurence
May-27-2009
Jamaica’s murder rate reached its pinnacle in 2005 when over 1600 murders were committed. Since then, the country has not seen such a significant rate in murders. However, many residents remain gripped in fear as murders are now committed in the...

“A Little Child Shall Lead Them”
Rose Dewar, Gleaner Writer
May-27-2009
Being 10 years old or 50 years old does not matter when it comes to serving God.  As a celebration of Child Month, the Zorn Moravian Church in Christiana, Manchester hosted a ‘child’ preacher for their worship service conducted by all small...

Special Musgrave GOLD for four Cultural groups

May-26-2009
Four cultural groups will be awarded the prestigious Mugrave GOLD medal on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at a Special Musgrave Awards ceremony starting at 3.30 p.m. at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ). These groups: the Maroons, Rastafari, Kumina and...

Police Officer and Students meet in Cyberspace

May-21-2009
The Jamaica Constabulary force will use technology to host full week of cyber meetings during the week of May 25, 2009 to May 29, 2009 with over 3900 sixth grade students who are participating in the USAID-COMET sponsored online Community Safety and...

COJO delgation arrives Monday

May-19-2009
A delegation from the New York based Jamaican charity, Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc. will visit Jamaica from Monday, May 18 to Friday, May 22 as part of its activities in observance of Child Month. Led by Chairman/Founder Gary M....

Prime Minister to review roles of Custodes and Justices of the Peace

May-15-2009
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has outlined plans to review the roles of Custodes and Justices of the Peace in order that these offices can contribute more to the functioning of the justice system. He said government intended to increase the duties of...

The Lay Magistrate Association of Jamaica: Mothers Day Affair!
Angelo Laurence
May-14-2009
Nurturing Youth: Her Excellency, The Most Honorable Lady Patricia Allen, First Lady of Jamaica (front, right) and Denise Williams, Public Relations Manager - Flow (front, left) present a computer donated by Flow to ...

CHOICES Career and Education Expo

May-14-2009
The 9th staging of CHOICES Career & Education Expo will take place on Tuesday June 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology.Approximately 2,000 young adults are expected at attend the event at...

Comprehensive GNAT, CSEC and CAPE Preparation Website

May-13-2009
Students sitting the Grade Nine Achievement Test (GNAT), Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) will now be able to prep for their examinations on CaribbeanExams.com - thanks to...

Get involve in volunteerism this Labour Day
Rose Dewar, Gleaner Writer
May-13-2009
For many decades, Labour Day has been celebrated during the month of May each year as a means to getting many ‘public’ cleaning-up projects done. Many of these were projects for which different administrations were un-able to find funds to pay...

PM says church needs to have expanded role in public schools

May-11-2009
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has told the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and the Lord Bishop of Jamaica, Alfred Reid that his government is open to having Churches manage public schools and select their own teaching staff. He was...

A salute to our nation's teachers!
J.D. Gordon
May-06-2009
Today is a very special day as we pause to salute our nation’s teachers. A profession that is the back bone for all the nations of the world. Teaching is also the pillow which holds the heads of the world. If I were to use one word to describe a...

Creating healthy parents, children relationship
Rose Dewar, Gleaner Writer
May-06-2009
The month of May holds a lot of memories because many important people and events are celebrated during this particular month. Amongst them are children, mothers, teachers, nurses, world press freedom day, labour day, sight-awareness week and...

Alpha Academy and St. George's College celebrate 50th anniversary

May-06-2009
For the first time, alumni of the Convent of Mercy Academy Alpha  and St. George’s College, two schools founded by the Roman Catholic Church, will be staging a joint reunion.  The Classes of ‘59 will celebrate their historic 50th...

Health ministry alerts Swine Flu Inflenza outbreak overseas

Apr-30-2009
The Ministry of Health is on alert following the recent outbreak of swine influenza in Mexico, which has subsequently spread to the United States, Canada and parts of Europe. The Ministry has tightened preventive measures against the threat of the...

Wonderful Mothers
Barbara Cover, Freelance Writer
Apr-28-2009
To all you wonderful mothers out there hope you will have a fabulous day in the bosom of your family.  Just being there is important.  Even if you cannot afford a gift just show love.  Remember many of us are wishing that we still had...

NHT tips for house shopping

Apr-24-2009
The NHT gives 7 quick tips for house shopping Are you planning to buy your home this year? The National Housing Trust (NHT) would like you to consider some great tips before you make the single most important investment decision of your life....

NHMJ honours students at annual Earth Day awards ceremony

Apr-21-2009
The Natural History Museum of Jamaica (NHMJ) formerly the Natural History Division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) will this year honour the work of several students at the 10th staging of its annual Earth Day Essay, Poster and Photography...

JUTC – Bringing in the black, gold and green.
Kerry-Ann Bercher, Gleaner Online Writer
Apr-20-2009
KINGSTON, JAMAICA: Power 106’s Outside Broadcast of 'Both Sides of the Story' on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 featured the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) 50 new buses brought to Jamaica the J.R. Group. The Power 106 Team for the day, which...

'Double The Value, Double the Celebration with Digicel's Double Bubble

Apr-16-2009
In celebration of its 8th year since launching in Jamaica, Digicel’s prepaid customers can enjoy double the value credit top-ups all day today, April 16 with its DOUBLE BUBBLE promotion. From Thursday April 16 from 12:01 in the morning right...

Easter Practices
Barbara Cover, Freelance Writer
Apr-08-2009
I am not sure if the same practices that were observed in my young days, almost 60 years ago, are still part of our practice, but in my days there was a lot of planning put into the Easter holiday.  Long before the date dressmakers were given...