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Assist us to offer helpline lifeline

Published:Friday | September 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:On Sunday, August 26, we read with disappointment an account of a young lady who attempted to obtain psychological support while she was experiencing suicidal thoughts and feelings. She was unable to get this support from our local...

Waiting for my day of justice

Published:Friday | September 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:On September 6, in a comprehensive 495-page judgment, the Indian Supreme Court (ISC) took the unusual step of overruling itself and redecriminalised consensual same-gender intimacy.Just five years prior, the same court had upheld the...

PEP a fairer model of assessment

Published:Friday | September 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:I wish to congratulate Michael-Anthony Dobson-Lewis on his recent article 'PEP a step up on GSAT' (The Gleaner, September 5, 2018), as well as to add to the discussion.My take on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) is on the last P (...

Christian lawyers heartless towards rape victims

Published:Friday | September 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:So the Christian lawyer, Shirley Richards, says that the key for women to deal with a rape is to report it early (Gleaner, 'Culture of death: Rape and incest not enough to justify abortion, say Christian lawyers', September 4, 2018)....

Caymanas tips

Published:Friday | September 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

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Football's new look ... JFF launches new Umbro kits

Published:Friday | September 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The nation's footballers are sporting new gear courtesy of British sports goods manufacturers Umbro, who, along with the Jamaica Football Federation, unveiled the new kits at a function at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday.This comes after a four-year...

VPA condemns murder of child

Published:Wednesday | September 5, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) has condemned the killing of 14-year-old Yetanya Francis of Arnett Gardens who was raped, maimed, and burnt recently.The alliance is urging community members to work with the security forces and provide the...

CVSS to honour stalwarts in volunteerism

Published:Wednesday | September 5, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) will recognise outstanding persons and organisations that have given freely of themselves and their resources to communities at its biennial Hall of Fame and Volunteer Awards Banquet on October 4.The...

No sweat for Japan's Osaka

Published:Wednesday | September 5, 2018 | 12:00 AM

NEW YORK (AP):Naomi Osaka charged into the first Grand Slam semifinal by a Japanese woman in 22 years, routing Lesia Tsurenko 6-1, 6-1 yesterday in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.The No. 20 seed continued what has been a largely dominant run through...

Germans looking for fresh start

Published:Wednesday | September 5, 2018 | 12:00 AM

MUNICH (AP):Expect a complete transformation despite the same personnel when Germany play World Cup champions France today. Germany coach Joachim Loew is still in charge, Reinhardt Grindel is still the head of the country's soccer association, and...

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Published:Wednesday | September 5, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Jet quarantined in New York after reports of sick passengers

Published:Wednesday | September 5, 2018 | 12:00 AM

NEW YORK (AP):A plane was quarantined at New York's Kennedy Airport amid reports of numerous ill passengers aboard a flight from Dubai.There were conflicting reports about how many people were sick aboard the Emirates flight, which landed around 9:...

Parish court judges to lead delivery of legal services to Jamaicans

Published:Tuesday | September 4, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Parish judges are to become active managers and lead the delivery of legal services for the parishes in which they serve, as part of the reform of the court system, according to Chief Justice Bryan Sykes.Speaking at a Parish Court Judges Training...

Alando Terrelonge | Lawks, leave locks alone!

Published:Tuesday | September 4, 2018 | 12:00 AM

As we commence the new school term, I pause to reflect on recent discussions concerning the discrimination of a young Jamaican girl with dreadlocks at a primary school in St Catherine, who was reportedly told by the principal that she would not be...

Sammy to promote Women's World Cup

Published:Tuesday | September 4, 2018 | 12:00 AM

ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC):Discarded former West Indies captain, Darren Sammy, will feature prominently in promoting the upcoming Women's Twenty20 World Cup, after joining the Windies Ambassador Programme.Cricket West Indies said yesterday that the 34...

Fatherless families the root of crime

Published:Sunday | September 2, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:These past weeks have been heart-wrenching. The blood of two girls echoes in the hearts of those who pay attention to the news.The charred remains of 13-year-old Shanoya Wray and 14-year-old Yetanya Francis have been found within the...

UK leader's holiday from Brexit battles comes to noisy end

Published:Monday | September 3, 2018 | 12:00 AM

LONDON (AP):British Prime Minister Theresa May's brief summer holiday from Brexit battles came to a noisy end Monday, as she faced attack from both sides of her divided Conservative Party.Arch-rival Boris Johnson inflamed speculation that he aims to...

Jamaica Moves trains 19 instructors

Published:Monday | September 3, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Due to the overwhelming demand of the public for physical activity sessions under the Jamaica Moves programme, the Ministry of Health (MOH), through its Jamaica Moves initiative, will now be training physical activity instructors to help facilitate...

Fantasy Beach to be upgraded

Published:Monday | September 3, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett recently announced that the Tourism Enhancement Fund will be financing the overhaul of Fantasy Beach in Priory, St Ann, as part of its National Beach Development Programme, over a two-year period.Speaking at a recent...

Kaepernick signs with Nike

Published:Monday | September 3, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Colin Kaepernick has a new deal with Nike, even without having a job in the NFL.Kaepernick's attorney Mark Geragos made the announcement on Twitter, calling the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback an "All-American Icon" and crediting attorney Ben...

Xi pledges U$60b in financing for Africa

Published:Monday | September 3, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday pledged US$60 billion in financing for projects in Africa in the form of assistance, investment, and loans as China furthers efforts to link the continent's economic prospects to its own.Speaking to a gathering...

30 UWI students head to China for software engineering degrees

Published:Tuesday | August 21, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Twenty-one-year-old Tessa John from St Vincent and The Grenadines is making a big step in pursuing her dream of becoming a Caribbean leader in technology.John is among the first batch of 30 students preparing to move to China for two years as part...

Data protection, NIDS big talking points for UWI’s cyber security confab

Published:Tuesday | August 21, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The National Identification System (NIDS) and data protection will be among the big talking points for the Sixth National Cybersecurity Conference at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in November.The free, two-day event will be...

Sir Derek, the epitome of excellence

Published:Thursday | August 30, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Sir Derek WalcottThe epitome of university excellence is found in the journey of Derek Walcott from student to Nobel Laureate.Walcott was one of the finest intellects of the 20th century, a literary giant from the Lesser Antilles.A globally...

Integrity of systems intact

Published:Sunday | September 2, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is expressing confidence in the integrity and security of its information systems, including its stored data and computer networks.However, The UWI said it remains vigilant in the face of existing and emerging...

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