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Published:Saturday | May 4, 2019 | 12:08 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Karen Johnson is today ­thanking God that she is now in a ­comfortable space in her life, ­coming from one of upheaval, hurt, pain and thinking that no one cared about her – not even God. Looking back, she said her life was a constant struggle...

Published:Saturday | April 20, 2019 | 12:15 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Nineteen-year-old Fabrizio Darby, head boy at Ardenne High School, is now in his final year of high school with his eyes set on ­matriculating to university. Darby has been accepted to a number of universities, but the one he has his heart set on...

Published:Saturday | April 13, 2019 | 12:21 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

“Goodbye to my pain and my sorrows. So long! Bye, bye!” sang members of staff at Central High School just before they engaged in thankful prayer, embracing the news that the chairman of the school board, Henry Morant, had stepped down on Wednesday...

Published:Saturday | April 13, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

You are beautiful No matter what they say, Words can’t bring you down. Oh no You are beautiful In every single way, Yes words can’t bring you down. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful The diet industry is booming, primarily because...

Published:Friday | April 12, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

The York Town Health Centre located in south-west Clarendon, the bordering communities of Four Path, Osborne Store, and Gimmi-mi-bit, is faced with many challenges. It is one of the 100 primary healthcare facilities that the Ministry of Health...

Published:Saturday | April 6, 2019 | 12:15 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Author and Christian life coach Latoya Bell is pushing the love agenda in her two books released via Amazon – Don’t Give Up On Love and Don’t Give Up on Marriage. Bell, in sharing about her books, said if people truly realised the benefits of love...

Published:Thursday | April 4, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path.” – Amy Grant – Thy Word Take up a good novel, and you can hardly put it down. Although sleep is attacking the eyes, the sheer...

Published:Wednesday | March 27, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Jamaican girls are holding back important information from their mothers, which threatens their relationships and makes it harder for them to bond. That’s the observation of Glenmuir High School teacher Akeano Thelwell, who is hoping to bridge the...

Published:Saturday | March 23, 2019 | 11:43 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Author and Christian life coach, Latoya Bell, is pushing the love agenda in her two books released via Amazon – Don’t Give Up On Love, and Don’t Give Up on Marriage. Bell, in sharing about her books, said that if people truly realised the benefits...

Published:Wednesday | March 20, 2019 | 12:15 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

The Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) has expressed its profound sadness at Monday’s brutal murder of former national cricketer, 70-year-old William Haye. In a statement yesterday, JCA Chief Executive Officer Courtney Francis said: “This is...

Published:Wednesday | March 20, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Just a few months ago, 17-year-old Orealia Pink was so depressed that she considered her life not worth living. Saddled with a child without support from the father and no financial assistance otherwise, she looked into the hungry eyes of her...

Published:Wednesday | March 13, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

The family of Norman Spence, a 65-year-old labourer of Newland district in Lionel Town, Clarendon, is now trying to come to grips with his death. The senior citizen was killed on Wednesday in a motor vehicle collision along Dawkins Pen main road...

Published:Saturday | March 9, 2019 | 12:06 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

I can’t believe the God of Earth and glory Would take the time to care for one like me But I read in the Bible that old story How He pled for my forgiveness while He was dying on a tree The Crabb Family – Please Forgive Me Jonah was sent on a...

Published:Saturday | March 2, 2019 | 12:25 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Sexually abused at age six and again at age nine by a family member, Anika Williams described her life as a nightmare for more than 10 years. The experience left her feeling uncomfortable around men, whom she distrusted completely. When she did...

Published:Saturday | March 2, 2019 | 12:08 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Are you going through a dry spell? I’ve been there a time or two Where life seems to stay the same for a while You want to change, but don’t know how to It’s the place where you feel empty inside Can’t put your finger on the need I look at God...

Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Claudene Gordon, who hails from Dover in St Mary, is ecstatic that she is finally on the road to gaining international recognition for her intricate, handcrafted, macramé brand, ClaudeneG. Not only has her collections been featured in stores...

Published:Saturday | February 23, 2019 | 12:25 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Workin’ so hard like a soldier Can’t afford a thing on TV Deep in my heart I’m a warrior Can’t get food for them kid, good God Electric Avenue – Eddy Grant The bus stopped to allow two passengers to get onboard. The driver looked across the...

Published:Tuesday | January 15, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Nadine Buckley cherished one desire, and that was to attend college after completing high school. She had her heart set on attending the College of Agriculture, Science and Education in Portland, but financial challenges proved to be a major...

Published:Thursday | January 17, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

"Little children, little children who love their Redeemer Are the jewels, precious jewels His loved and His own."- Jewels It is often said that children are not mature enough to make the decision to get baptised. However, more and more of them are...

Published:Thursday | January 3, 2019 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

"Every praise is to our God.Every word of worship with one accordEvery praise, every praise is to our God.Sing hallelujah to our GodGlory hallelujah is due our GodEvery praise, every praise is to our God."Hezekiah Walker - Every PraiseLast Monday,...

Published:Thursday | December 20, 2018 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

"You and I must make a pact We must bring salvation back,Where there is love, I'll be there. (I'll be there)I'll reach out my hand to you I'll have faith in all you do.Just call my name and I'll be there. (I'll be there)."Jackson Five - I'll Be...

Published:Tuesday | December 18, 2018 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Chief medical officer for Clarendon, Dr Kimberly Scarlett Campbell, made an impassioned appeal during her report at the monthly sitting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation recently.Reaching out to corporate Jamaica, Campbell said she would love...

Published:Thursday | December 13, 2018 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

Why don't you give love on Christmas Day?Oh the man on the street and the couple upstairsAll need to know there's someone who caresGive love on Christmas DayNo greater gift is there than loveGive Love on Christmas Day - Michael JacksonIn little over...

Published:Monday | December 10, 2018 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

It was sheer excitement and thrill inside the Stuart Hall auditorium yesterday at Clarendon College (CC) as students blew vuvuzelas in celebration of the team's 1-0 victory over Kingston College in the ISSA Olivier Shield at the National Stadium in...

Published:Thursday | December 6, 2018 | 12:00 AMCecelia Campbell-Livingston/Gleaner Writer

"You alone can rescue, You alone can saveYou alone can lift us from the graveYou came down to find us, led us out of deathTo You alone belongs the highest praise."You Alone can Rescue - Matt RedmanIn recent weeks the Bible has again come under...

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