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Resource centre to assist over 700 math students

Published:Tuesday | October 10, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Administrators at the Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School in St Andrew have been implementing strategies aimed at improving the performance of students in numeracy with the establishment of a Mathematics Resource Centre which will enable...

From Guardsman Games to the world!

Published:Thursday | October 5, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

For the first time, a Jamaican will be participating in the fourth staging of the Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Championships to be held in Ontario, Canada, from October 13-15, 2017. Peter Morrison, winner of the Guardsman Games Obstacle Course...

Radio still key to culture

Published:Tuesday | October 3, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

With music of every genre, news, entertainment, topical issues and enlightening conversations, radio continues to play an important role in information sharing and keeping your company 24 hours per day.In recognition of the continued relevance of...

More than just an address - The Lofts Apartments - a door to new beginnings

Published:Wednesday | September 13, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Owning a home means putting down roots and having a space that is truly yours. The Lofts Apartments, described as more than just another Kingston address, is rapidly becoming a beacon for the informed investor to include in their portfolio or simply...

Guardsman Games activities get underway

Published:Tuesday | August 15, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

The countdown has begun as preparations are now in high gear for the second staging of the Guardsman Games, scheduled for Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3 at the Hope Zoo in St Andrew.Ten teams were selected from the elimination round...

Naomi Cowan - Bringing creative genes, new vision to Glory Music

Published:Tuesday | August 8, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Just about everyone enjoys music of different kinds and for different reasons. But when music is entrenched in your life from your childhood to adulthood, it's hard to ignore the pulsating...

Epican leading the way with medical marijuana

Published:Tuesday | August 8, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Proponents of marijuana, backed by several studies, have advocated that the herb has many therapeutic uses. Following legislation in April 2015 that started with the passing of the 'ganja law' that decriminalises possession of marijuana under...

We have trampled on our forefathers' legacy - Hendrickson

Published:Tuesday | August 8, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Renowned businessman Gary 'Butch' Hendrickson, who heads the Continental Baking Company, believes Independence for Jamaica means the opportunity for us to frame our own destiny and to build a Jamaica which will last and, of which, generations to...

GK interns exploring their Jamaican roots

Published:Monday | July 17, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

With his rich Jamaican accent, it is hard to believe that Menelik Graham, whose parents are Jamaican, has only visited the island a few times in his 19 years. The second-year economics major currently attending Princeton University in the United...

Alpha Institute starts recruitment drive

Published:Tuesday | July 18, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

The Alpha Institute has embarked on a recruitment drive to engage and provide skills training to at-risk youth of inner-city communities in Kingston, with the aim of empowering them to acquire marketable skills and become socially responsible...

All set for Guardsman Games!

Published:Monday | July 10, 2017 | 1:44 PMKeisha Hill

Can you feel the adrenaline running through your veins in anticipation of the second staging of the most gruelling and physically challenging showdown on the local calendar? After its successful debut last year, the Guardsman Games returns this...

Youth called to lead Jamaica

Published:Wednesday | May 31, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Called To Lead Jamaica believes that providing the conditions for positive youth development is a responsibility shared by families, schools, and communities.These conditions, according to the Benjamin Fraser, the organisation's president, promote...

Terron Dewar riding the waves of success

Published:Wednesday | May 31, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Climbing the ladder of success is not always easy. However, for Terron Dewar, he is consistently at the forefront of making it all happen. For him, every competitive challenge is an opportunity not just to survive, but to move ahead and thrive.At...

A love story of 'Devine Treasures'

Published:Wednesday | June 14, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

It's a love story, but not the ones you read in books. It's a story of a married couple and the love behind their unique custom leather accessories - Devine Treasures. It all started in Duncans, Trelawny, more than 14 years ago.Co-owner of Devine...

St Catherine communities reduce crime through Hawkeye partnership

Published:Wednesday | June 14, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Residents of New Harbour Village II and III in St Catherine now enjoy greater peace of mind and sense of security as a result of a partnership established with security services provider Hawkeye."Before Hawkeye came into our community, we were...

Make it Legendary | Christanya making a splash

Published:Sunday | June 11, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

The great thing about sports is that you constantly have to prove yourself. At just nine years old, Christanya Shirley already knows she has to get herself fully engaged, becoming more familiar with her sport and consistently improving each action...

Friendship Through Flowers - Ikebana International exhibition this weekend

Published:Wednesday | May 31, 2017 | 12:03 PMKeisha Hill

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement that is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing, where nature and humanity are brought together and steeped in the...

Make It Legendary | Smashing her way to the top

Published:Tuesday | May 30, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

It can feel, sometimes, as if it is impossible to move towards your dreams. You know exactly what you want to do, but there are endless obstacles in your way. However, top-ranked national tennis player Jenna Harrison is working hard to fulfil her...

Make it legendary | Asafa Powell: From criticisms to Sub-10 King

Published:Friday | May 26, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Former world record holder and one of the five fastest men in the world, Asafa Powell may not have as many individual gold medals as some of his track-and-field counterparts, but most likely, he will be the first athlete in history to run 100 sub-10...

Rainforest Seafoods recognises employees

Published:Wednesday | May 10, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Recognition is often high on the list of what employees want from their employer, but all too often that is not acknowledged by business leaders. However, Rainforest Seafoods Limited, the Caribbean's largest processor and supplier of premium quality...

Guardsman calls for private and public sector to discuss crime in Jamaica

Published:Monday | May 8, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Leaders and experts in crime fighting and prevention, along with a host of other private and public sector stakeholders will join forces with the Guardsman Group in a forum to discuss possible solutions to address the escalating crime issues...

Kavion Robinson: Retelling history through art

Published:Friday | May 5, 2017 | 1:13 PMKeisha Hill

Kavion Robinson is an illustrator and painter, recognised most notably for his illustrative depictions of historical figures and scenes. He has dedicated his artistic career to depicting life's beauty and struggles in a creative, inspirational, and...

Body Forte opens new location

Published:Wednesday | May 3, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

Body Forte, one of the island's leading physiotherapy and pilates centres has moved to a bigger, better space located at the Sovereign Commercial Complex on Barbican Road in St Andrew.With a growing list of clients and a need for more space, the...

'Stamp It Out' High School Tour

Published:Monday | March 13, 2017 | 1:12 PMKeisha Hill

The Embassy of Spain, in partnership with members of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, and the University of the West Indies' Institute of Gender Development Studies, recently launched the 'Stamp it Out: Ending Gender Based Violence (...

Alpha Institute benefits from Burns Night

Published:Wednesday | April 5, 2017 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

The Alpha Institute has benefitted from a $150,000 donation courtesy of the Scottish Dance Society and the Caledonia Society of Jamaica, following the successful staging of the traditional Scottish celebration of Burns Night.The effort was initiated...

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