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Over thirty years ago Kenneth Wilson and a group of residents joined forces to stem the gun violence that has stained the image of August Town. Through various social intervention methods, the August Town Peace Builders reaped its biggest success … Continued

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Claudia Chambers can easily match skills with any male carpenter and also hold her own equally behind a welding torch. “I just love building things,” says Ms. Chambers, who is a certified welder and carpenter. “I like the fact that … Continued

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He started out selling water to churchgoers in the Valdez Road community of Spanish Town before taking on other small entrepreneural ventures. Today, Peter Ivey is a recognised international chef and owner of The Reggae Chefs – a personal-chef business … Continued

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After leaving the comfort of her business decades ago to help persons in Kingston’s inner-city communities overcome addictive disorders, Sonita Abrahams is to be rewarded with a National Honour by the Government. “It is a very good feeling, because a … Continued

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Police Sergeant Wayne Wallace is an officer on the frontline in Western Jamaica, working to build relationships between the police and residents under his portfolio as sub-officer in charge of Community Safety and Security. His job is not always easy, … Continued

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“IPAD for life!” shouts a male teen as he commands a group of around 80 of his peers inside an auditorium at the Spot Valley High School in St. James. The teenagers are participating in a summer camp put on … Continued

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When the number of road fatalities for 2016 was totalled, 14-year-old Jonathan Grant High School student, Rajar Clemetson was listed among the 377 persons whose lives were cut short while using the roads. He was hit by a car while … Continued

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Trevor Ramikie sees more in his son than his developmental delays. “I love him, not just because he is my son, but because of his character, his attributes, all of that,” he says, rubbing his shoulders against 26-year-old Zane. Zane … Continued

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Over a year ago Carol Bodoo was a student at the University of Technology [UTECH] reading for her Bachelor of Science in nursing until she was forced to abandon her studies. “I have tried a lot of things, but no … Continued

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Abandoned at the Spanish Town Hospital and raised by the State, Paralympic athlete Alphanso Cunningham says he grew up with the belief he was doomed to a life of penury because of his physical disability. But all that changed in … Continued

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Despite losing his sight at age 10, Daemion McLean has accomplished much, working his way to the top of the class at Calabar High School before moving on to the University of the West Indies. “I have done myself proud, … Continued

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  Inside a bustling Coronation Market in downtown Kingston, 36-year-old vendor, Nicola Reid, sits quietly catching up on her reading. She has a routine. At least three times weekly, just after making the day’s sale, she packs up her merchandise, … Continued

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Inside a workshop on Charles Street, downtown Kingston, a battered looking pedestal fan fights off heat as Kimarley Tomblinson and his young apprentices work against the clock, crafting shoes from leather. When JIS News visited Tomblinson, there were only days … Continued

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