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Sandals Foundation kicks off annual Christmas treats across the Caribbean
MONTEGO BAY, St James — The Sandals Foundation and Hasbro Inc., one of the world's leading toy manufacturers and valued partner for Beaches Resorts, have joined forces to bring Christmas cheer to the Caribbean's children. Read More Here @ Jamaica Gleaner: Sandals Foundation kicks off annual Chris... more details
Fri, Dec 16th 2011
Renovated health centre for Moore Town residents
MOORE TOWN, Portland: THE JAMAICA Social Investment Fund (JSIF) on Thursday handed over the rehabilitated Moore Town Health Centre, which will provide service to approximately 2,000 residents... Read More Here @ Jamaica Gleaner: Renovated health centre for Moore Town residents more details
Tue, Dec 13th 2011
USAID on mission to improve math, reading skills of students
WITH MANY students falling below the required standard in mathematics at internal and external exams at all grade levels, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education... Read More Here @ Jamaica Gleaner: USAID on mission to improv... more details
Sat, Dec 10th 2011
Good Samaritans aid conned vendor
Calls of assistance have been pouring in from some good Samaritans who have come to the aid of Nickeisha, the woman whose goods were confiscated by criminals posing as workers of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) recently.... Read More Here @ Jamaica Gleaner: Good Samaritans a... more details
Sat, Dec 10th 2011
'Santa Scotia' Brings Christmas Cheer To Tots
Little Bryanna Campbell clutched her doll tightly to her chest. A perplexed look told the story of her dilemma. The two-year-old had no intention of letting go of her prized possession, but she also wanted to join her gleeful friends in the bounceabout. Read full article ... more details
Sat, Dec 10th 2011
Cornwall Regional Hospital Gets Help
The Montego Bay Yacht Club was the scene of food, Christmas festivity and donations in support of new equipment for the Cornwall Regional Hospital's (CRH) paediatric ward, on Monday evening. Organised by the We Care for Cornwall Regional Hospital Foundation, the function was hel... more details
Fri, Dec 9th 2011
Paul Mountain Primary gets facelift
PAUL Mountain Primary School in St Catherine has received a $21million facelift and improved sanitation through funding from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Read More Here @ Jamaica Gleaner: Paul Mountain Primary gets facelift more details
Tue, Dec 6th 2011
Contrary to what some may think that our artistes are just for the hype and all for themselves, over the last two decades or so, an increasing number of reggae artistes have been giving back to the society by reaching out the needy and less fortunate. Perhaps the most high-profiled is Orville ... more details
Mon, Dec 5th 2011
Sigma Charity Run aiming to raise $50m
Donovan Perkins, president and chief executive officer of PanCaribbean, organisers of the Sigma Corporate Charity Run, said his association will be aiming to raise over $50 million at next year's 14th staging of the event, which will be held on February 19 at Emancipation Park in New Kingston... more details
Mon, Dec 5th 2011
The Seeing A Need, Taking Action (SANTA) Charity Golf Tournament will take place at the Constant Spring Golf Club in St Andrew today. The tournament, which has attracted more than 150 golfers, plus their families and friends, is in its 11th year. Read full article in the Jamaica Gleane... more details
Mon, Dec 5th 2011
