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Published:Monday | February 19, 2024 | 12:13 AMBarbara Ellington/Contributor

The communities of Christiana and Spaldings in Manchester are set to benefit from a state-of-the-art medical centre projected to cost approximately $100 million, inclusive of the property and equipment. The project, which is the brainchild of Dr...

Published:Friday | November 6, 2020 | 12:10 AMBarbara Ellington/Contributor

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced businesses worldwide to find new ways of survival. Many have had to lay off staff, introduce shift systems, cut salaries and even terminate faithful employees. While others have pivoted and...

Published:Friday | December 27, 2019 | 12:30 AMBarbara Ellington/Contributor

Multiple award presentations to top members of staff, great food, excellent fellowship, fashionistas on show, and a feast of music, were among the highlights of the 25th anniversary celebration of Trafalgar Travel Limited, held at The Jamaica...

Published:Friday | November 8, 2019 | 12:00 AMBarbara Ellington/Contributor

The winding driveway to 40 Jacks Hill Drive ended at what had been transformed into a wonderland by night courtesy of Audia Whyte for the launch of Melanie Schwapp’s third book, Lest We Find Gold. The venue’s beautifully landscaped grounds were...

Published:Wednesday | October 2, 2019 | 12:23 AMBarbara Ellington/Contributor

New Forest High School, nestled in Duff House, Manchester, is today the recipient of $1 million, courtesy of the Wright family. The funds were donated in memory of the late Eva May Wright, who was laid to rest on Sunday, September 29. According to...

Published:Friday | September 27, 2019 | 12:12 AMBarbara Ellington/Contributor

Four days of celebrations preceeded the recent nuptials of businessman Ron McKay and his love, Alexis Penna, at the picturesque Sagamore Resort and Hotel, Bolton Landing, Saratoga Springs, in upstate New York. McKay has strong ties to Jamaica...

Published:Friday | August 16, 2019 | 12:13 AMBarbara Ellington/Contributor

Grandma Eva May Wright has much to celebrate. She has surpassed the three score and 10 years given to man by an additional two scores, she is in possession of her faculties, and she is enjoying the loving care and respect of her family in her...

Published:Friday | March 29, 2019 | 12:00 AMBarbara Ellington/Contributor

I read Nelson Mandela’s ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ twice. Compared to his 27 years of suffering for his people, Buju Banton’s prison sentence pales in comparison. So according the same name to the concert was inappropriate. How about ‘Not An Easy Road...

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