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New blood needed - Jamaican Diaspora calling for 'old' politicians to retire and make way for younger generation

14.07.2008 16:47    jamaica-gleaner.com
Some members of the Jamaican Diaspora are calling for the introduction of a mandatory retirement age for politicians to ensure that new blood is continually injected into the political process. They are arguing that politicians should be required to retire


Learning in Jamaican and English

14.07.2008 16:47    jamaica-gleaner.com
Nuh ton hova di piepa til mi tell yuh we fi du," a teacher at the Hope Valley Experimental School, St Andrew, told her students before the beginning of an examination. Under other circumstances, this reporter would have been taken

89-year-old shot, killed

14.07.2008 16:47    jamaica-gleaner.com
WESTERN BUREAU:Gunmen continued their reign of terror in the western parish of St James yesterday, killing an 89-year-old man.The senior citizen, who lived alone, was attacked at his home in the volatile Hendon/Norwood community about 6 a.m.

Food quality linked to failure - study

14.07.2008 16:46    jamaica-gleaner.com
Children who are undernourished during the first two years of life are more likely to underperform in school and develop self-esteem issues as adults than those who receive adequate nutrition in early childhood, research has found...

Peter vs Portia - Phillips declares PNP leadership bid

14.07.2008 16:46    jamaica-gleaner.com
Dr PETER Phillips last night confirmed he would make a second bid for the presidency of the People's National Party (PNP), telling an enthusiastic crowd he has what it takes to return the party to its socialist roots. Phillips, member

Reclaiming Flankers - Peace centre seeks to rescue troubled community

14.07.2008 16:46    jamaica-gleaner.com
Mention the name of Flankers in Montego Bay to Jamaicans who are familiar with current affairs, and they could tell you a thing or two that are not impressive about it. This image is, however, being changed by the work

Bullets for books - UWI working with August Town for peace

14.07.2008 16:46    jamaica-gleaner.com
The historic truce which members of the volatile August Town signed last month is expected to last for five years. But if the University of the West Indies (UWI) has anything to do with it, peace in August Town will

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