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Students at East End Primary will not be reciting a controversial poem as part of their Black History Month celebrations.
However, it will still be discussed in some classes.
The move came after parents complained the poem 'Why am I Black?' by Runett...
DATE: Feb 08, 2008
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A controversial decision five years ago to order an AME minister and his family to leave the Island after his work permit was revoked was unlawful, a judge ruled yesterday.
Puisne Judge Ian Kawaley found following a Supreme Court judicial review that...
DATE: Feb 07, 2008
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Teachers, social workers, therapists, administrators and human resource managers are among those looking into the Mirrors this week.
Government's professional and personal development training scheme started yesterday at Elbow Beach to encourage prof...
DATE: Feb 07, 2008
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This key is a symbol of hope that even on a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic people can make a difference to the plight of millions of slaves across the world.
On one side it says "Unlock Freedom" and on the other "Stop The Traffik", the int...
DATE: Feb 07, 2008
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After coming under attack in an Ombudsman's report for being unresponsive, the Ministry of Finance has failed to respond to all questions about the matter for the past three days.
Arlene Brock's 2007 report highlighted how Government Employees Health...
DATE: Feb 07, 2008
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Police: Obey all traffic signals
The Police have warned motorists that people caught speeding through temporary traffic lights will be punished.
A spokesman said yesterday: "Temporary traffic lights must be obeyed just as permanent traffic lights are...
DATE: Feb 07, 2008
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The Ministry of Education launched an investigation into a poem being taught at East End Primary during Black History Month.
The move came after parents complained the poem 'Why am I Black?' by Runett Nia Ebo contained disturbing imagery about people...
DATE: Feb 07, 2008
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Lord, Lord, Why did You make me Black
Why did You make someone the world wants to hold back?
Black is the color of dirty clothes; the color of grimy hands and feet.
Black is the color of darkness; the color of tire-beaten streets.
Why did You give me...
DATE: Feb 07, 2008
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A horse and carriage operator wants to set up a stables in the West End to cater for the growing cruise ship arrivals at Dockyard.
Ray and Sue Bean, who run Marquis Ranch, have applied for Planning permission for the stables and paddock at 'The Deep'...
DATE: Feb 07, 2008
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Hamilton Mayor Sutherland Madeiros used his power of veto last September and again in January this year — despite issuing a statement last week saying that no Mayor had ever done so.
Mr. Madeiros made his claim in a press statement last Wednesday — t...
DATE: Feb 07, 2008
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