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Stories by Olivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Published:Wednesday | October 2, 2024 | 8:34 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC), which is calling for policy reform regarding the use of exam grades to boot students from school, expressed that it is “deeply troubled” by a recent account from the mother of a former student at...

Published:Wednesday | September 25, 2024 | 12:09 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Principal Wayne Evans has called the destruction of two computer labs at Bustamante High School in Clarendon early Tuesday morning “a serious blow” to the institution. The fire, which broke out around 1 a.m., has significantly disrupted the school’...

Published:Friday | September 13, 2024 | 12:09 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Clarendon councillors on Thursday paid tribute to their late colleague, Marjorie McLeod-McFarlane, in solemn reflection and a memorial display at her empty seat in the council chamber. McLeod-McFarlane, who was also a teacher, was elected the...

Published:Monday | August 19, 2024 | 12:06 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Last Tuesday, 19-year-old Breanna Daley, a native of the rural community of Mitchell Town in Clarendon shared her story of triumph, defying the odds of poverty and hardship to achieve academic excellence. Daley was among 70 scholarship recipients...

Published:Tuesday | August 13, 2024 | 12:13 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

As the sun rose on Monday, incomplete bingo cards, discarded food, and abandoned drinks lay scattered, a stark reminder of the merrymaking in Four Paths, Clarendon, that turned to horror following a deadly gun attack. Daybreak marked the end of a...

Published:Monday | August 5, 2024 | 12:12 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

The Mitchell Town community centre was abuzz with excitement as the ear-piercing sounds of vuvuzelas and the rhythmic banging of pot covers filled the air during an RJRGLEANER watch party held in honour of Olympic 100m finalist and eventual silver...

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2024 | 12:07 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Charmaine Holmes’ journey as an educator spans an inspiring 38 years, marked by a transformative decision that redirected her life’s path. Initially aspiring to become a paediatrician, her career trajectory took an unexpected turn during a pivotal...

Published:Tuesday | July 16, 2024 | 12:11 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

The Clarendon Municipal Corporation is reminding residents of the importance of consulting with the local authorities before embarking on any home-construction projects. The advisory followed extensive damage caused to several homes by Hurricane...

Published:Tuesday | June 25, 2024 | 12:09 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

The National Commercial Bank (NCB) continued its Fathers’ Month activities with the second of a three-part brunch series at Murray’s Fish and Jerk Hut in Toll Gate, Clarendon, on Saturday. The series, titled ‘Honour Dad’s Legacy’, is designed to...

Published:Tuesday | June 18, 2024 | 12:09 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Jenicia Jones, the new Clarendon Festival Queen, hopes to make an impact in the lives of at least 600 students through her parish project dubbed, HEAD Start. The initiative is geared towards offering scholarships and back-to-school supplies to...

Published:Monday | June 10, 2024 | 12:09 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

With the June 1 arrival of the hurricane season, a wave of concern is sweeping through Clarendon, as stakeholders are citing worry over the risk of flooding, particularly in vulnerable sections of May Pen, the parish capital. The threat of heavy...

Published:Tuesday | June 4, 2024 | 12:11 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

A Clarendon family is seeking answers after their relative died while in police custody at the Chapelton Police Station on the weekend. The family is alleging that 33-year-old Rekema Bravo, a farmer of Iron Gate in Chapelton who had a history of...

Published:Tuesday | May 21, 2024 | 12:05 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Clarendon residents have lauded the initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, which aims to bring essential health screenings and services to communities. The ‘Know Your Numbers’ and ‘Second Chance Smiles’ campaigns encourage...

Published:Monday | April 22, 2024 | 12:07 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Clarendon native Chenee Morris-Thomas says she drew inspiration to launch her skincare line from her quest to find natural and effective products for her baby’s sensitive skin. She said that personal need sparked a passion to create a range of...

Published:Thursday | April 18, 2024 | 12:05 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

GLENMUIR HIGH School in Clarendon exhibited an array of entrepreneurial acumen, artistic flair, and innovative prowess during an esteemed event dubbed ‘Earn ‘N Share’. Stakeholders including students, educators, parents, and faculty converged last...

Published:Wednesday | March 20, 2024 | 12:10 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Mayor of May Pen Joel Williams has emphasised the significance of partnership in driving societal progress and communal prosperity. His comments followed the successful collaboration between the Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Operation...

Published:Monday | March 11, 2024 | 12:08 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Sixty-four-year-old amputee Lloyd Raymond painted a grim picture of his relentless efforts to escape a fire that gutted his home and killed his relative in Toll Gate, Clarendon on Sunday. From the hurdles of navigating his wheelchair through the...

Published:Friday | March 8, 2024 | 12:10 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

COUNCILLOR JOEL Williams, the newly minted chairman of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC) and mayor of May Pen, gave a commitment to “make May Pen into a jewel”. Williams was delivering his inaugural address during the swearing-in ceremony...

Published:Tuesday | February 27, 2024 | 3:16 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

On Monday, People’s National Party (PNP) councillor candidate Godfrey Knight, who had long harboured hopes of being reinstated as councillor of the Toll Gate division in Clarendon South Western, exuded unwavering confidence as he anticipated...

Published:Friday | February 9, 2024 | 12:11 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Former York Town division Councillor in Clarendon, Uphel Purcell, is expressing confidence that he will be re-elected for a sixth term despite running as an independent candidate this time around after being discarded by the People’s National Party...

Published:Thursday | January 18, 2024 | 12:08 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Clarendon educator Donovan Rattray says his passion for teaching was ignited while working with at-risk students at a St Catherine-based high school. It was that passion, he said, that led him to being named the 2023 Association for Supervision and...

Published:Saturday | January 13, 2024 | 12:10 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Prime Minister (PM) Andrew Holness has expressed optimism regarding the future employment prospects for Jamaican students, asserting that more than 90 per cent of them will have opportunities in the labour market. Alongside that projection, Holness...

Published:Friday | January 12, 2024 | 12:09 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

“Chop har in a har #@$!” was reportedly the directive from 52-year-old Pauline Hugh-Smith as a group of women descended on a 14-year-old-girl along Holland Street in Denbigh, Clarendon, on December 30. Yesterday, the Clarendon Parish Court was...

Published:Thursday | January 11, 2024 | 12:07 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

Horns, lights, jakes and fireworks! Clarendon came alive recently, with the second staging of the Munk Garage Truck Show and New Year’s Eve party. The jam-packed Woodleigh Sports Complex venue in Clarendon saw hundreds of patrons and scores of...

Published:Wednesday | January 3, 2024 | 12:12 AMOlivia Brown/Gleaner Writer

A 52-year-old Clarendon woman is among six females taken into police custody in connection with the brutal December 30 beating of a 14-year-old girl along Holland Street in Denbigh in the parish. According to the police, a 15-year-old is also among...

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