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Published:Sunday | September 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Tomorrow morning, Lesa and Barrington Hue's son, Matthew, heads off to high school. Though their only child, Lesa is prepared to send him off on his own with the pledge that he will call her when he gets to school safely.

Published:Sunday | September 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

THE ISSUE of homosexual activities in secondary schools has risen to the forefront as one of the behavioural problems confronting school officials. There has been much debate over time, whether co-educational schools are more wholesome for children than same-sex institutions.

Published:Sunday | September 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The first day of high school can be as nerve-wracking for parents as it is for students. Students see it is a taste of adulthood, a complete change of curriculum and friends and an onset of feeling inadequate. For the parents, they are apprehensive about what the future holds for their child.

Published:Sunday | September 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

And so, after a tour of duty lasting just around five years, His Excellency High Commissioner Mohinder Grover of India's tenure as his country's first citizen here has come to an end, and will see him returning to India this very weekend.

Published:Sunday | September 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Who says that back-to-school is only about the students? Most teachers are so hard-working trying to help their students rack up those passes that they oftentimes forget their own image. From conversations and points of views, it cannot go unnoticed that teachers are labelled as fashion DON'S.

Published:Sunday | September 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Digicel Jamaica has had a track record of having as its head leaders who have proven themselves to be exemplars of diplomacy and true corporate leaders since the telecoms giant's initial set-up here in Jamaica with Seamus Lynch as head, his successor David Hall, and Hall's successor Mark Linehan.

Published:Sunday | September 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Proprietors of the fabulous Grog Shoppe hosted a welcome-home, congratulatory reception in honour of Audrey Marks, Jamaica's former ambassador to the United States on Thursday, August 23. Gloria Palomino and Tino Caldarelli, long-time friends of Marks, had put on the party to send her off to Washington, DC, some three years ago, and thought it only fitting to fête her upon her return.

Published:Sunday | September 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Doctor, should I tell my husband that his brother has been flirting with me, as well as taking sexual liberties? I am a happily married woman with two children. I had no major problems until two months ago when my husband and I attended a family birthday party. Unfortunately, some persons had too much to drink, including my brother-in-law.

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Doctor, I am on my third marriage and it has been very happy. We have been together now for 15 years.

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Sexually active couples may find that very often there is a common reason to resist sexual overtures that could lead to intercourse. This reason is "too tired tonight, dear". Several couples say that they are genuinely tired trying to cope with the daily...

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Atlanta Jamaica Association (AJA), in collaboration with the AJA Cultural and Education Fund, hosted Jamaica's 50th Independence Ball and scholarship awards presentation on Saturday, August 18, at the Georgia International Convention Centre in Atlanta...

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Keecia Ellis is simply fun. After all, she has the comedic traits found in her cousins of the Ellis clan, including Owen 'Blakka' Ellis, Ity (Ian Ellis), of Ity and Fancy Cat fame, and, quite interestingly, late reggae/ rocksteady maestro Alton Ellis, who was her father....

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

1. He attended St Mary's College in Above Rocks, St Catherine, and was considered very good at track and field, cricket and football, but the sport he came to enjoy later in life was waterskiing....

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

In the wake of Jamaica's Independence jubilee celebrations recently, a lot has been said and written about the absence of a comprehensive plan by the Government to commemorate our 50th Independence anniversary.

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Fiction Nightclub, Ultra Inclusive, BNM, are some of the well-attended, must-go places on the weekly social calendar. If you have been to one of these....

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: The aroma of curried liver, mackerel rundown, ackee and salt fish, paired with boiled bananas and the good old Jamaican staple, avocado, permeated ...

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Born and brought up in east London to Jamaican parents, Dr Shirley J. Thompson has gained a reputation for her innovative approach in 21st-century composition, fusing classical and popular music styles with elements of her cultural heritage....

Published:Sunday | August 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM

This was Yele's first Olympics - the summer version - although the only record he seems interested in is loudest bawler after 'Mama!' (he's gotta be a contender for a podium finish, 'cause...

Published:Sunday | August 19, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Think rich (baroque) opulence, think (intricately) woven gold thread, and think (escapism) to a castle in a land far, far away. Mix it all together and you'll have one of fall's 2012 oh so royal trends - brocades and embellishments, says Dionna-Marie Young....

Published:Sunday | August 19, 2012 | 12:00 AM

At the head of Kia Motors is an 'unstoppable' partnership/force that plans to bring a lot to the motor-vehicle sector in Jamaica in the near future. The father/son partnership of Dwight Moore and son Dominic Moore...

Published:Sunday | August 19, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Heather Little-White, PhDContributorWhile everyone should be interested in maintaining good sexual health, it is important to be aware of what types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are around and how to reduce your risk of getting them.

Published:Sunday | August 19, 2012 | 12:00 AM

I am a 31-year-old woman and my sexual desire has not been too good lately. A girlfriend of mine has suggested I should try taking Viagra....

Published:Sunday | August 19, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Westwood High School Alumni celebrated its 130th anniversary with a gala banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Saturday night....

Published:Sunday | August 19, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Most Honourable Edward Seaga, former prime minister and one-time firebrand, often controversial political leader, has served Jamaica as a distinguished public servant for most of his adult life. His legacy, one of institution-building and facilitation...

Published:Sunday | August 19, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It was, in retrospect, the perfect race, coming at the historic time at which it did, and producing the wave of euphoria and sense of competence and even superiority, for a nation in the throes of its 50th...

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