A resident of the usually quiet Glenmuir Drive in May Pen, Clarendon, is still shaken after recalling the horrifying moment a terrified 12-year-old boy came tearing through the streets late Sunday night, crying out that his mother had been killed,...
After 52 years, Kemps Hill High School in Clarendon is not merely commemorating longevity; it is celebrating survival, growth, and a quiet, but determined rise. This year’s anniversary is being observed under the theme, ‘Resilient and Shining’, a...
At 21, Stephen Simpson and Zakari Messam have turned a shared impulse into something more durable. What began during the COVID-19 pandemic as informal conversations about giving back – initially centred on a modest Easter initiative – has evolved...
In the weeks following Hurricane Melissa’s passage across Jamaica late last year, a troubling contradiction became visible across the island. While shortages and soaring prices confronted consumers, large volumes of produce lay unsold and rotting...
They objected to doing it alone, and after years of briefs, late nights and legal arguments, the court of perseverance rendered a unanimous verdict: law school finished, the Jamaican Bar passed, together. For 25-year-old Jana-Lee Henry and her...
Former Glenmuir High School principal Monacia Williams says the life and ministry of late school chaplain Alvarine ‘Sister Gem’ Roberts stand as a sterling exemplar for school chaplains, defined by quiet sacrifice, profound compassion and a depth...
Principal of Denbigh High School in Clarendon, Annett Daley, is urging greater collaboration among schools and stronger partnerships with donors and stakeholders. Shared resources – particularly sports infrastructure – are, she argues, critical to...
Clarendon is to benefit from $192 million under a $1.6 billion national road-patching programme due to begin within two weeks. The pledge follows complaints from residents and taxi operators in Cherry Tree Lane and Clarendon Gardens. Minister of...
Denbigh High School in Clarendon expects a sharp rise in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) visual arts passes, following a major upgrade to the Visual Arts Department’s computer lab. The transformation, funded by Dr Laverne DaCosta...
Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, commanding officer for the Clarendon division, is urging citizens to adopt alternative strategies for conflict resolution, citing interpersonal disputes as the primary driver of crime and murder in the...
In an industry often shaped by fleeting trends and cosmetic quick fixes, Kyra Mills has built her brand on a more deliberate philosophy, one that places skin health, education and confidence at the centre of beauty. Mills, 25, is founder and...
The Clarendon Police are reporting its most significant reduction in crime in over a decade, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division. The parish’s improved crime figures mirror the...
Shana Folkes, a single mother of four from Ritchies in northern Clarendon says she believes she has been given “a second chance at life”, a quiet conviction born out of loss, survival, and an unexpected act of youth-led compassion after Hurricane...
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has commended refinery giant Jamalco and Clarendon-based construction and civil engineering company, Construction Services Limited, for their partnership in delivering a $6.5-million upgrade to the Accident and...
When the gates of the historic Monymusk Sugar Factory in southern Clarendon closed years ago, many residents felt an era had ended and their futures had dimmed overnight. For generations, the factory had been the lifeblood of the Vere plains — a...
For Glenmuir High School student Janathan Brown, determination and consistency matter more than natural talent. He believes steady work can surpass ability, a mindset that has shaped his academic journey and fuelled his success. That philosophy...
Several councillors in Clarendon say they have been neglected and sidelined in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, claiming they were not given adequate support to help residents prepare for the storm or recover from its destruction. Their frustrations...
The passage of Hurricane Melissa has reignited urgent discussions around Jamaica’s food security, exposing the nation’s vulnerabilities and underscoring the need to revitalise local agriculture. Preliminary assessments show losses of $29.5 billion...
Andre Anderson, president of the Clarendon branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), is urging farmers to adopt more resilient practices and diversify their crops as they work to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, which left widespread...
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa – a Category 5 system that ravaged sections of Jamaica – Jamaica’s forests tell a story of both devastation and endurance. Across several parishes, trees have taken on a scorched appearance – leaves browned,...
President of the Clarendon Association of Branch Societies, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Andre Anderson, has issued a call for Jamaicans to move beyond talk and take decisive and coordinated action to transform the country’s agricultural...
When Lafay-Ann Wright saw a video on social media showing a young man opening a door for lawmen, the burden of a mother’s grief stirred again, because just days earlier, on September 15, her 22-year-old son Jahmar Farquharson was tragically killed...
Raine Cooper’s journey is one of faith, discipline, resilience, and unwavering family support. At 16 years old, the Glenmuir High School valedictorian has distinguished herself among Jamaica’s brightest young scholars. She posits that, with prayer...
The atmosphere outside Osbourne Store Primary in Clarendon South Western on Wednesday was lighthearted as friends from opposing political camps bantered in good spirits, despite the high-stakes general election under way. “No politics can divide us...
At just 15 years old, Glenmuir High School student Solain Bowlah has stunned her peers and community after securing two grade ones in this year’s May-June Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. While still in third form at...
