Officials at Lennon High School in Mocho, Clarendon, are leading calls for a more reliable transportation system for students in the wake of Monday morning’s tragic vehicular crash that claimed the lives of two students. The crash also resulted in...
Seventeen-year-old Tonique Swaby embodies hard work, perseverance, and excellence. Recently earning an impressive 10 grade ones in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, she has exceeded her expectations and set an...
Principal Sharon Anderson of New Forest Primary and Infant School in Manchester is emphasising that educating the nation’s children can be significantly enhanced through partnerships and collaborations. Anderson’s comments come on the heels of a...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
