Should a Tax Be Imposed on Refined Imported Sugar?
A recent gleaner article was treated with sweet responses to the taxation of sugar, and salty responses from two versatile
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89 Percent of Jamaicans Disapprove of Same Sex Marriage – Study
According to an international study 89 percent of Jamaicans strongly oppose same-sex marriage. The study was conducted by the Latin
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Children From Chaotic and Troubled Homes Are More Likely to Wreak Havoc in Schools
Our society’s social, cultural, and economic problems are spilling over into our schools. They are greatly complicating schools’ central task
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Caribbean Village – An Event You Can’t Afford to Miss!
Sunday June 14, 2015 The Galleon Foundation in association with the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce and the city of
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Whose Dreams Are You Chasing?
Growing up many of us were encouraged to either become a doctor or a lawyer. These professions were always placed
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This New Book Featuring Jamaican Stories Will “Meck Yuh Laugh”
Jamaican author Michelle Bradshaw has written a humorous book called MECK WE LAUGH. The book consists of humorous tales of
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Bolt Ranked As World’s 2nd Most Marketable Track & Field Star
The world’s fastest man – Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has been listed as the 10th most marketable athlete on earth by sport
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Do Not Zone Children Without Minimum Standards For All Schools
The Ministry of education had proposed the zoning of children long ago, and will be doing that with this year’s
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ZikV Close to Home – Virus Enters Dominican Republic
Reports from the Dominican Republic are that the mosquito-borne disease known as Zika Virus (ZikV) has entered that country. According
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Lisa Hanna Hospitalised After Crash on Highway 2000
Youth and Culture Minister Lisa Hanna has used social media to thank persons who offered her well wishes after she
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Don’t Rush Into School Zoning
The decision by the Ministry of Education to place students who sit the annual Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) closer
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Jamaican Woman Becomes President of Shaw University At 34
At 34 years of age, Dr. Tashni Dubroy is not much older than many of the students that attend Shaw University,
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GSAT Students to be Placed in Schools Closer to Where They Live
According to JIS, Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites has stated that the Ministry will be ensuring that students entering secondary
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Wealthier, More Educated People Prefer Reggae – Study
Is reggae one of your favourite musical genres? According to a study published recently in the Canadian Review of Sociology, your musical
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