Friends for Change Foundation (FCF), which noted that it is an officially registered community-based charity, hosted its annual back-to-school treat on August 11 for children residing in the parish of St Mary. The organization was faced with a daunting budgetary demand of $283,000 this year, but, through cash and kind sponsorship, it managed to successfully…
Nathan Walker is no ordinary child. He lost both parents in consecutive years (2018 and 2019) and still managed to achieve 10 CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). Even more impressively, the youngster reaped the highest grade possible (Grade One) in all 10 subjects. His mother, Sharonette Walker, died as a result…
Members of the Optimist Club of Ewarton, St Catherine, donated back-to-school items to the Mount Zion House of Refuge Children’s Home in the Rose Hall area of Linstead in the parish on August 19. They gave school bags, books, pencils, crayons, clips and some items of clothing. That kind gesture is nothing new for the…
Sherissa Gallimore, who will celebrate her 17th birthday tomorrow, has brought pride and joy to her farming community of Mason River, located in the Kellits area of Clarendon. Her mother, Samantha Gallimore, told The Beacon that she is ecstatic to be witnessing her daughter’s academic success and perseverance, despite the financial constraints the family sometimes…
Lera Taylor said she cried tears of joy when she reflected on how her grandson, Rahjai Thomas, overcame various obstacles to attain a whopping nine CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). “Mi cry,” she told The Beacon, adding that she has been raising Rahjai since he was three months old when his…
An iconic business figure in her native town of Linstead, St Catherine, Louise Mongol-Gunter, 87, died of natural cause on July 31. She was interred at Heathfield Cemetery in Linstead on Saturday afternoon, August 17, following a ceremony at St Helen’s Roman Catholic Church – near Linstead Public Hospital. One of the late businesswoman’s daughters,…
The relatively long and arduous trips to and from school have paid off for Serene Shirley, now the proud holder of nine CSEC subjects – all with the highest grade attainable (Grade One). Serene, over a five-year period, woke up about 5 o’clock each morning at her home in the Windsor Castle area of Portland….
Christina Blake is heading to the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, to study law after three years of sterling academic performances at Glenmuir High School in Clarendon. She attained 18 subjects administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), getting the highest grade possible (Grade One) in 17 of them. “I am extremely proud…
The community of Cassava Pond in Ewarton, St Catherine, is still trying to come to terms with the murder of a loved-one whose funeral arrangements now have been announced. Rojay Edwards, 26, will be laid to rest on Sunday, September 1, following a funeral service scheduled to start 2PM inside Ewarton Gospel Lighthouse Church, which…
Another beacon, Samelia Roberts, has emerged in the community of Enfield, St Mary. She recently attained Grade One – the highest grade possible – in nine CSEC subjects, regulated by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). The young scholar accomplished the feat at Immaculate Conception High School, where she will attend sixth form. Her result slip,…
The National Water Commission (NWC) said its customers in and around Kellits, Clarendon, are without their regular water supply as a result of a mechanical fault affecting operations at the Kellits Pumping Station. The areas affected are Kellits, Croft’s Hill, Good Hope, Tait, Pedro, Rhoden Hall, Guava Ground, Hickery, Comsie, and Jericho. The NWC, in…
Denbigh High School in Clarendon has been rising fast academically, as evidenced in the results being attained by a number of its students. Those students include three young men who have achieved the best grade possible (Grade One) in nine CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). They are Omarion Pusey, Kevoy Townsend,…
Kwame Anwar Bennett, who resides at Sheffield district in Westmoreland, has proven again that he is an academic force with which to reckon. He amassed 13 CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). The past-student of Manning’s High School attained the best grade possible (Grade One) in 11 of the subjects he sat….
The parish of St James, which often makes headlines for the wrong reasons, now has much to celebrate. One of its sons, Adrian Rhoden, has become the proud holder of a whopping 13 CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). He attained the best grade possible (Grade One) in 12 of the subjects….
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 22-old Damani Gavin, otherwise called ‘Sparta’, from Ebony Park in Clarendon has been missing since Thursday, August 8. He is of dark complexion and medium build, and is about 168 centimetres (5 feet 6 inches) tall. The JCF said: “Reports from the Four Paths Police are that, about 4PM,…
If you’ve never heard about Cowley district, located near Kellits in Clarendon, you are reading about it now. It is the home community of young scholar Alaya Benjamin, who has attained a whopping 10 CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). Alaya earned the best grade possible (Grade One) in nine of the…
There is no stopping Damario Patterson, who hails from Orangefield district in Linstead, St Catherine. Last year, he decimated 11 CSEC subjects – attaining the best grade possible (Grade One) in all areas, to be declared the 2018 top student at St Jago High School in St Catherine. This year, Damario maintained his perfect record,…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said a senior citizen handed over a homemade firearm to the Ocho Rios Police in St Ann following an attempted break-in at his home yesterday, August 16. The JCF added: “Reports are that, about 4:15AM, a gunman attempted to gain entry to the senior citizens’ house when a struggle ensued…
Residents of communities in and around Bog Walk, St. Catherine, are to benefit from the upgrading of their health and security facilities, as well as the rehabilitation of a road, at a cost of $88 million. Over the next six months, the Bog Walk Health Centre will be expanded and a dental unit constructed at…
Ashlee Hyman, who hails from Linstead in St Catherine, is justifiably proud. She was successful in eight CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). Ashlee scored the best possible grade (Grade One) in seven subjects – English A, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Information Technology and Mathematics. She attained straight ‘A Profiles’ in six…
Okeefa Hanson has brought glory to Top Jackson district in Sligoville, St Catherine. She sat eight CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). Okeefa attained the best possible grade (Grade One) in all eight – Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English A, Spanish, English B, Information Technology, and Physics. Even more impressively, Okeefa got straight…
Alexia Jones, who resides in the Orangefield area of Linstead, St Catherine, has given her family and friends a reason to celebrate. She has reaped success in eight CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). Alexia attained Grade Ones (the highest grade possible) in six subjects – English A, Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Biology,…
Chavoui Davidson, a native of Zephyrton district in Linstead, St Catherine, is now the proud holder of nine CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). She sat eight of those subjects this year, and attained the best possible grade (Grade One) in seven of them – Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Spanish, Principles of Business,…
Shanique Dunkley has brought pride and joy to her family, community and Manning’s School in Westmoreland. She was successful in 9 CSEC subjects administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). Shanique attained the highest grade (Grade One) in seven of those subjects – Mathematics, Spanish, Principles of Accounts, English A, Human and Social Biology, Office…
After serving in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) for 17 years, Kevin Ricardo Hill migrated to the Cayman Islands four years ago. The native of Highgate in St Mary, however, has not forgotten his roots and the beauty in sharing especially with children. “Even when I was in the JDF, I was often approached by…
Police charged a man with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following the seizure of a homemade shotgun and several rounds of ammunition at Harmonyvale district in Moneague, St Ann, today, August 16. The accused is 25-year-old farmer Daveroy Francis from Harmonyvale. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said the arrest was made by the Area…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 29-year-old Ryan Bryan, otherwise called Omar, from the New Banks area of Priory, St Ann, has been missing since Thursday, August 8. He is of dark complexion and stout build, and is about 168 centimetres (5 feet 6 inches) tall. The JCF said: “Reports from the St Ann’s Bay…
A St Catherine family, which spent days in a quandary, is now breathing a sigh of relief. Its loved one, 39-year-old Wytcliffe Kelly, who was reported missing, has been located at St Ann’s Bay Hospital in St Ann. He is from the Above Rocks area of St Catherine. One of his relatives, Sadiq Gowe, this…
Jermaine Johnson, who delivers baked products for a living, is saddled with financial responsibilities like the average 32-year-old who lives in Jamaica. However, he always finds time to make a positive difference. To help spread the positive energy, he recently started the Interactive Sundays platform on social networking site Facebook. Jermaine later started to sell…
Councillor for the Croft’s Hill Division in Clarendon, Anthony O’Connor, said the welfare needs of People’s National Party (PNP) workers should get closer attention, adding that he will lead by example with a housing programme in his division. During his divisional conference this month, O’Connor declared: “We have comrades who are masons who will give…
