Entries from November 2008

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Heritage Day Celebration 2008

“Saluting our heritage. Building our nation,” was this year’s theme at the recently concluded Heritage Day celebration, held at Clarendon College, on Friday October 18, 2008.
With a melodious blend of music, trendy and creative dance moves and a raft of cultural and traditional displays, Stuart Hall was whirled in frenzy.
The celebration, which commenced promptly at [...]

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Kudos To The Gleaner Company

It was a profound honour to be awarded the Most Outstanding Student in the Gleaner’s Go-local Net generation Competition 2008.
The competition has created an ideal avenue for youthful talents and expression in the creative art, photography and videography.
It has helped to spark tremendous zest and creativity among students, many of whom are curious about [...]

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

The Cry of the Innocent

With already 730 children kidnapped since the start of the year, many of them possibly raped and murdered, I have been helplessly reduced to a state of paranoia.
At my 17 years, of what should be “youthful exuberance,” I am forsaken with deep worry for my safety and that of my 12 year old sister [...]

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Influx of Daggering Dancehall

To The Editor Sir:

For years, my entire being has been thrilled by the pulsating rhythm of dancehall music. The lyrical ingenuity and charm displayed by artiste, such as Ninja Man and Spragga Benz, have always held me spellbound. However, with the contemporary evolvement of dancehall music, I am left grappling to understand the genesis [...]