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Published:Saturday | November 17, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Dear Counsellor,My son is 19 years old and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Published:Tuesday | November 13, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Heavy rains on Saturday caused flooding in the busy town of Port Maria.

Published:Saturday | November 10, 2012 | 12:00 AM

"Their help brought me through college," said Keon Simms, reflecting on the assistance he received from the Wise Women Club, which assisted him as he attended the Montego Bay Community College.

Published:Saturday | November 10, 2012 | 12:00 AM

ANDREW SLOWLEY is operating in the female-dominated industry of cosmetology and is enjoying every moment of it. The 20-year-old, who operates in the town of Santa Cruz, works in a familial setting along with his girlfriend and mother. He is not perturbed when eyebrows are raised by persons who believe that he should be plying another trade.

Published:Saturday | November 10, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Doc, has the Pill turned me off sex? I am a 21-year-old university student, and I used to be quite a sexy person. But three months ago, a medic put me on a brand of the Pill, and it has certainly been very good for my menses. But ever since then, I have found it difficult to summon up any energy to have sex.

Published:Saturday | November 10, 2012 | 12:00 AM

FIVE DAYS a week she sits by the side of the road and crochets, all the while minding her own business. She has been crocheting for more than 30 years and as other sources of income dry up, she relies on sales of her crochet pieces to bring in a few dollars.

Published:Saturday | November 10, 2012 | 12:00 AM

I have discovered that my daughter is cutting her forearm. When I asked her why she does this, she said she feels stressed. Her friends are doing the same thing.

Published:Tuesday | November 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

These trees that were intended for beautification are now resting on the Jamaica Public Service power line on Duke Street, downtown Kingston, across from the old Jamintel building.

Published:Tuesday | November 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

I once met a woman who had an uncanny resemblance to shrimp. Now, this is hardly a nice thing to say about someone, but heaven knows it is the truth. And I wasn't the only one to think this.

Published:Tuesday | November 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The buzz is on for the Skyfall premier tonight especially with the success of the Heineken Scavenger Hunt on Saturday.

Published:Tuesday | November 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

IT'S A race against the clock as workmen renovating the Redemption market in downtown Kingston, try to finish it in time for the Christmas shopping season.

Published:Saturday | November 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Dear Counsellor,I would like some tips on improving my marriage.- MaisieDear Maisie,Marriage is not a bed of roses.

Published:Saturday | November 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Q: Doc, could you give me some advice on how a male loses his virginity? I am a guy of 19, and I have always been very shy of women.

Published:Wednesday | October 31, 2012 | 12:00 AM

PHOTOS BY ROBERT LALAHA work crew does some cleaning up along the Mandela Highway in Kingston after the passage of Hurricane Sandy last week.

Published:Tuesday | October 30, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Whoosh! Another bus flashed by Lenky and I as we stood near a fallen tree along Mandela Highway in St Catherine. The bus gave rise to a cloud of dust, so Lenky squinted to protect himself....

Published:Saturday | October 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

AXEL AND Andrea Wichterich are two lovebirds who for years have shared a never-ending love for each other. They also share another love - the beautiful island Jamaica, which they fell in love with just over 10 years now.

Published:Saturday | October 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

AT 102 years old, Delcie Robinson has all her mental faculties intact, complemented by a spirited personality. She can still read a large-print Bible and express her thoughts and opinions.

Published:Saturday | October 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Doctor, I am very worried. Last night, I let a girl in Negril give me oral sex. Could she have infected me with HIV/AIDS? Help me, please.

Published:Saturday | October 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WHEN DANAVOY Williams was born some four years ago, his mother Marcia Williams was overcome with joy. But within a year, Williams' joy rapidly turned to anxiety and a daily struggle to keep her bundle of joy alive.

Published:Saturday | October 27, 2012 | 12:00 AM

?bipolarLet's talkLIFEYvonnie Bailey- DavidsonAm I bipolar?Dear Counsellor: I think I have Bipolar disorder because I suffer from mood swings all the time.

Published:Wednesday | October 24, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It is now official: sprint legend Usain Bolt will be defending his repeat 100m and 200m Olympic titles in 2016 at the Rio de Janeiro games. Since his successful defence of both titles...

Published:Wednesday | October 24, 2012 | 12:00 AM

OCTOBER 24CFA Institute information meeting, at Wyndham Kingston hotel, 77 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston, 5:30 p.m.cfa.exam.tutor@gmail.comOCTOBER 24JCRSL credit and collection conference 'Skip-tracing or Cybertracking: How to Locate Hard-to-find...

Published:Saturday | October 20, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Q Dear doctor, I am a female student age 16.

Published:Saturday | October 20, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Dear Counsellor, My son is doing poorly at school and I don't know how to help him.

Published:Tuesday | October 16, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It's a public holiday and for Miss Eugena from Lacovia, St Elizabeth, this would normally mean a day tending her garden. But this Heroes Day, Miss Eugena is at Hellshire Beach in St Catherine with her daughter and grandchildren. And she's not entirely enthused....

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