follow the instructions for your browser below Find out what is in your backyard with our 'Park Finder' and explore the many parks and playgrounds across the Rockhampton Region From the majestic Botanic and Kershaw Gardens to local suburban playgrounds many of our parks and playgrounds boast play equipment amenities and dedicated picnic and BBQ facilities Use the search options below to find a park by suburb To book an event in a park, visit Book a Park. The 2nd World War Memorial Swimming Pool also known as the Southside Pool diving pool and a heated learn to swim pool is a fantastic place to cool off and have fun in North Rockhampton The facility features a 50-meter pool that is partially shaded Agnes Street Lookout is a lookout located in The Range Enjoy a coffee with a friend or spend time taking in the city views Alan Bray Park is a park located on the corner of Lakes Creek Road and Dee Street in Koongal It features picnic tables and a playground The park is open to the public and is a great place to spend time with family and friends Alexander Chisholm Park is a park located in Norman Gardens It features grassed open and a shaded playground A great place to kick a ball with your family and friends or enjoy a day out All Blacks Park is a park located in Koongal basketball court and an approved dog off leash area It features a grass area and playground with shade from surrounding trees If you need a place to spend an afternoon or for a weekend activity this is the park Anna Meares Park is a park located in Gracemere The park is a great area for the kids to ride their bikes Anthony Loscher Park is a park located in Norman Gardens It features a grassed area and a picnic table It is a great place for a kids birthday party or picnic Rockhampton Regional Council acknowledges Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live 152fb400-5e8f-4c39-97af-1671cc9afbba ' + noBrDesc.replace(/(\r\n|\r|\n){2}((\r\n|\r|\n)+)?/g Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE Norman Gardens assault Police are seeking public assistance in relation to an alleged assault on Tuesday Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription The written notices for decisions which Council has made on development applications are published below in accordance with the requirements of section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016 The reasons for the decision that Council has made on a particular development application are outlined on Council’s written decision notice The decision notice must identify if the development application is approved, approved subject to conditions, if the development did not comply with any of the assessment benchmarks, the reasons why the application was approved despite the development not complying with any of the benchmarks or if the application was refused The statement of reasons must identify the reasons for refusal where a development application has been refused Here you can find a list of development applications decided each month for the last six months. Decisions Made - October 2024(PDF, 78KB) Decisions Made - November 2024(PDF, 76KB) Decisions Made - December 2024(PDF, 77KB) Decisions Made - January 2025(PDF, 78KB) Decisions Made - February 2025(PDF, 77KB) Decisions Made - March 2025(PDF, 79KB) Click here to access applications approved on or after 1 January 2021 Click here to access applications approved on or after 1 January 2024 Decision Notice(PDF, 880KB) Approved Plans(PDF, 2MB) Decision Notice(PDF, 473KB) Approved Plans(PDF, 7MB) Decision Notice(PDF, 517KB) Approved Plans(PDF, 1MB) Decision Notice(PDF, 495KB) Approved Plans(PDF, 12MB) Referral Agency Conditions(PDF, 2MB) Decision Notice(PDF, 923KB) Approved Plans(PDF, 8MB) Referral Agency Conditions(PDF, 370KB) Decision Notice(PDF, 807KB) Approved Plans(PDF, 6MB) Decision Notice(PDF, 802KB) Approved Plans(PDF, 356KB) Decision Notice(PDF, 786KB) Referral Agency Conditions(PDF, 161KB) Decision Notice(PDF, 818KB) Approved Plans(PDF, 317KB) Amended Decision Notice(PDF, 394KB) 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reap the benefits as Rockhampton Regional Council start work next week linking River Rose Drive Infrastructure Councillor Ellen Smith said this much talked about missing link has now reached construction stage and will benefit both commuters and businesses “This work will link Norman Road and the Bruce Highway together which will ease pressure on other parts of the traffic network which currently connect those two roads,” Cr Smith said “Aside from being better for commuters and businesses it also increases access for emergency services by reducing the time it takes them to reach some of those areas so this really is a win for the whole community “By increasing linkages around our road network it spreads the commuter load more evenly so we will naturally see improvements to traffic flows which will reduce your time in the car and give you more time at your destination or home so the work is going to take about six months to complete subject to weather and ground conditions “Council crews will be building a new road and a roundabout with a connection point for a future extension to Stringybark Avenue “We’ve designed the works so that there is limited to no impact on the surrounding properties and businesses we advise that you please obey all signage and exercise caution while these works are going on Divisional Councillor Shane Latcham said he is excited to see this project come to fruition and open up the road network “Connecting River Rose Drive has always been a part of our traffic network plan and I am keen to see works begin next week,” Cr Latcham said "This road construction will create another route which should ease congestion on other busy roads and commuters who use these roads are going to notice a real difference in terms of less congestion at certain peak times "I want to thank the community in advance for their patience whilst we undertake these works to deliver this essential linkage." Dozens of children who witnessed last month’s murders of five people in Rockfort are still suffering from psychological trauma Some have reportedly become silent and fearful of the dark while others have been violently acting out leaving their parents and school administrators in a daunting fight to reach them The five dead men were identified as brothers who were all at a community get-together when the gunmen struck late in the evening of October 22 their parents and teachers at the Norman Gardens and Windward Road primary schools – where many affected students attend – said there has been a noticeable change in some students’ behaviours A 10-year-old Norman Gardens Primary student had just spelled the winning word – science – beating out at least eight other children at the event She and her friends were at the height of their celebration revving with optimism to also win the bun-eating competition that was to come shattered by a volley of gunshots and then chaos The gangsters turned their weapons on the men – a red laser trailing from victim to victim residents said – and made sure those on the ground were indeed dead before leaving One young girl reportedly took cover in a nearby shop in which the killer’s aim hovered over her through the windows and doors but was held back by a gentleman who was also hiding in the bar she and others darted down a hill from the event to their homes all the time calling out for their parents as other parents called out for their children in the bedlam the children in the community have not been the same Some children have reportedly given up on school Others play out the deathly scene at school some relate how the dead men received “pure head shots” now prefers arriving at school later since the incident but she doesn’t like to leave out early in the mornings again to go to school,” related her mother adding that the girl is still grappling with the trauma of her older brother’s murder in the community a few years ago Last month’s incident has reignited those painful memories for the family Pointing to a spot along the roadway not far from where she stood on Friday she said her son collapsed there not long after being shot “It affects her and it affects me because remember me lost a son .. She never handled her brother’s death well She had to get counselling on top of counselling … her teacher said she was in class and she just broke out in tears because she misses her brother,” Fearon said adding that the young girl wants to be a medical doctor or a cop “She always says she is going to get justice for her brother,” Fearon said ominously Another youngster whose father and grandfather were killed during the attack has reportedly lost the desire to attend school noting his fierce competition with the others for the top spot in the spelldown before the explosions “Is one word he missed and he dropped out of the [spelling] competition he held his head and walked away,” said Tricia so you know how that goes,” continued Tricia noting that another eight-year-old female student who witnessed the killings was involved in an altercation in which she injured another student at school last week “Her father died when she was seven months old She is severely traumatised by all of this,” relayed another resident has been terrified of the dark and screams whenever left alone Police said a suspect in the killing of the five men was fatally shot in another section of Rockfort hours after the incident and that sleuths have tied the murders to a gang rivalry that has links overseas The area has since been under heavy security by police and soldiers Two guidance counsellors and a student social worker at the Norman Gardens Primary School where many of the affected students attend said some are deeply fearful of the security forces Some stare silently into space and are inattentive in classes re-enact what happened that evening; their more timid counterparts shy away for fear of seeming weak threatening another that he will get a man to shoot out his head some who feel safe that the soldiers are there and are afraid of the uncertainty of what will happen when the soldiers are gone,” Norman Gardens Primary guidance counsellor Taneshia Tomlinson-Goodlit told The Sunday Gleaner Some students have been taken into individual counselling sessions though this approach doesn’t work for all; some become silent and withdrawn in one-on-one settings She expressed concern about the social and familial challenges facing these children noting that some are tragically exposed to images of the deceased “One of my students knew the persons who died he ran through the bushes and went home,” shared Tanisha Pitters-Montaque acting principal at Windward Road Primary and Junior High School She said the school has been offering assistance to affected students but noted that the curfew in the community is a challenge for most “Some of them (students) would leave from here to go to other extra classes One of the students I spoke to yesterday said she could not stay for extra class because of the curfew and that she had to go home But one thing is that our students are always present,” she said echoing sentiments by her colleagues at Norman Gardens Primary school is a sanctuary from their chaotic communities corey.robinson@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. Oak Tree Retirement Villages in Central Queensland are extremely grateful to Rockhampton Regional Council deputy Mayor Neil Fisher for judging the overall winners in their recent garden competitions being that he took the time to wander around over 100 gardens in our four villages in both Rockhampton and Yeppoon,” Yeppoon and Capricorn Coast manager Jenny Brown said Cr Fisher’s selections included: John and Estelle Lindsay from the Capricorn Coast Village Dawn Dobby from the Norman Gardens Village and Peter Greenfield from the Yeppoon Village Cr Fisher found it hard to select just one winner saying Luigi Crane and Norma Barnham were tied at the hip Other categories were selected by Jenny Brown for the Rockhampton villages and Kyha Parmenter for the coast villages “We both had an impossible task deciding on the winners of each of the categories,” Jenny said “All our residents should be so proud of their gardens to us they are all winners.” Most colourful: Veronica Stuart (Park Avenue) Waterwise: Beryl Montgomerie (Park Avenue) Pots and Patios: Colleen Toon (Park Avenue) Village managers Kyha Parmenter (Norman Gardens) Jacki Duncan (Park Avenue) and Jenny Brown (Yeppoon and Capricorn Coast) will present the winners with certificates and small gifts In an exclusive interview with House Digest the food activist and mother behind Atlanta's Patchwork City Farms explains how it takes more than wishful thinking and some seeds to pull off a successful harvest the Magnolia Network veteran is more than happy to offer expert advice for homeowners who seek to transform their outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional backyard farms She also dishes on the state of her own urban farm after unprecedented winter weather in Atlanta threatened to snuff out its entire harvest what can viewers expect from fresh episodes of the program Viewers can expect variety in the families and the situations that we are flipping We've got more farm animals; we've got some miniature cows; we've got some goats We have a lot of different scenarios of people that are interested in growing and people [in different places] in their journey in life It's a lot of inspiration for a wide variety of audiences and it definitely stretched us in terms of being creative and offering solutions to each of the unique situations What is your favorite memory or behind-the-scenes episode that occurred while making the show I don't think that episode has rolled out yet We went to visit this farm outside of the city She had goats; she had peacocks; she had these miniature donkeys you revealed via social media that a winter storm decimated 90% of Patchwork City Farms' crops Did you receive any support from the community It was definitely unprecedented in Georgia's history I announced it and put out a call for support and the community came out in droves to support That helped us to be able to get our new plants started up and get seeds to our greenhouse supplier so they can get us new plants We're up to maybe 80% of the farm that has been replanted already from what we've lost and we've already started going back to a local farmer's market and selling We're up to maybe seven or eight crops that we're harvesting on a weekly basis and taking to market what is the biggest obstacle people stumble upon when starting a garden for the first time Is there any advice you like to offer to beginners People pick the wrong place — so lots of sun The second important thing is to buy the best soil that you can afford [Buy] really good compost that you're going to add to the soil that you have already if you're growing in the ground make sure to seek out good-quality compost to fill those beds with and that would be soil that has a lot of compost already in it they'll have [a] picture — they'll either have flowers You want to make sure you're picking the stuff that is for growing vegetables some organic fertilizers and some other beneficial bacteria and mushroom stuff in it All of that is going to give you a great foundation Then you have a lot of creativity to pick out the seeds and the plants and grow what you like and what you would eat Some homeowners may find starting a garden to be daunting before discovering the wealth of resources made available in their community What would you recommend to urban farmers and gardeners who are in need of resources and expertise If you're looking for information or guidance definitely [read] a lot of gardening books I like to consult with university resources because they have a lot of studies If you do a search and an article comes up and you see maybe it's attached to a university or organizations that are based in agricultural work those tend to have a little bit more credible information those are great resources of people and groups to reach out to if you're looking for a community to be a part of if someone's aspiring to take this on as a career or a livelihood then [reach] out to a farm in your area – or not [in your area] if you're willing to travel – and actually work on a farm whether that is through an internship or coming on as a farmhand And people will do a lot of learning through the Extension Service which is an extension of USDA through the university system and you can go through and get those different certifications to be a Master Gardener With the cost of groceries and produce rapidly increasing what are some vegetables you would encourage people to grow in order to get amazing value out of their gardens you've spoken about the importance of maximizing your garden's yield when working in small spaces What expert tips can you provide for those wishing for a bountiful small-space garden First and foremost — really important — make sure you got lots of sun Make sure the soil is the best soil that you can get and it's fertilized well Then there are things that you can do with companion planting where you are growing more than one crop within the same space and it helps to maximize the variety of crops that you're getting you are planting crops that are not competing for the same nutrients If people do a Google search of companion plants or lettuces and carrots that you can plant close together You can plant onions and garlic with a lot of your leafy greens and they don't take up the same amount of space Companion planting is a really good tool for maximizing space But you got to make sure that you have really good soil and good nutrition in that soil so it can support all of those plants growing to their fullest potential Season 3 is available now on Magnolia Network with new episodes every Saturday at 1 p.m EST; new episodes to stream each week on HBO Max and discovery+ every Saturday This interview has been edited for clarity View the discussion thread. IN the heart of the Norman Gardens Division a traditional People’s National Party (PNP) stronghold independent candidate George Williams stands confident in his abilities to sway voters in the upcoming local government elections Williams is a pastor who has resided in the Rockfort community for more than 30 years The independent candidate said that on Ash Wednesday he went on a campaign in the division to rally supporters and encountered many residents who said that he had their vote as they were expressing their respect and appreciation for his work in the area that support has encouraged him to press on despite self-doubt and comments from family members who discouraged him from participating in the 2016 local government elections because his effort would be in vain The long-awaited local government elections are scheduled to take place next Monday and Williams is among 36 independent candidates nominated on February 8 He will face the PNP’s Jacqueline Lewis who was appointed caretaker-candidate for Norman Gardens Division when she defeated Racquel Hall in a 2017 internal election The independent candidate will also be challenged by Charmaine Simspson the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)-nominated candidate for the division If I wasn’t there on the ballot like the previous election so they have a choice,” said Williams but based on what I see when I walk the street and carry on because they know the temperature of the place,” he added Williams argued that the division needs leadership noting that crime and violence have caused the area to hit a downward slope “The people are looking for leadership but from what I can see happening they really need it,” he said the independent candidate said he would tackle long-standing water issues that have forced residents on many occasions to catch water from the Rock Springs or store water in drums in anticipation of the usual drought an inconvenience he said he has received mounting reports about Williams also pointed to the lack of green spaces where residents can relax they are run-down and in dire need of repair the rehabilitation of these parks and green areas would be on his list of priorities if elected his first move would be to hear the requests of the people I will sit with each section of the community to find out what they would want me to tackle first but I prefer to hear from the people because a dem mi a work fah Administrators at the Norman Gardens Primary School in Kingston held a spelling bee competition on Thursday to help restore some school spirit while also challenging the intellect of their students who had been out of the classroom for almost two years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Ten students from grades four to six who have been in preparations with their subject teacher since October last year said the competition signalled a renewal of commitment to the students and academic staff as the school aims to put their name on the map in the academic sphere “This spelling bee competition shows the resilience of our students Theoandrea Hunter of class 6MH came out victorious surpassing the other nine students who competed After almost an hour of the students competing for top prize in the end it boiled down to the top three students to determine who would win The neck-and-neck battle saw Shantay McCarthy of 4C who initially spelled all of her words correctly misspelling the word ‘D-E-L-E-G-A-T-E’ towards the end spelling correctly Shantay’s word and her own challenge Hunter ended the competition with having only spelt two words incorrectly The elated Hunter told The Gleaner that although she stumbled on a few unfamiliar words The sixth-grader was thrilled to have the support of her brother Morgan said the win was a great achievement for his baby sister and he is grateful for the opportunity to witness the milestone who he said spent most of her time helping his sister in her studies She told me that she would’ve won and I believed her 110 per cent so I am very happy and I am glad that we are here for her,” said McKenzie-Morgan who wants to transition to Campion College after sitting her Primary Exit Profile examinations she will achieve it,” said McKenzie-Morgan “I am very ecstatic,” remarked Ladeen Mignott-Holt teacher of the winning class and first-place student She explained that it was not a challenge to getting Hunter and other students prepared within the two-month period “She did most of the work herself .. I was just there to encourage,” she said of Hunter All spellers received a certificate of participation while the second and third-place winners also earned a tablet Hunter took home a trophy as well as a gift basket asha.wilks@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. Wexford attraction one of many to transform New Ross Minister Heather Humphries cutting the ribbon on The High Hill Norman gardens in New Ross today (Thursday) Minister Heather Humphries with Enniscorthy Historical Society re-enactors at the thrones in The High Hill Norman Gardens in New Ross today (Thursday) David LoobyNew Ross StandardThu 6 Oct 2022 at 17:30There was a sense of pageantry and excitement in New Ross on Thursday as The High Hill Norman garden was opened in one of the town’s most historic areas Located where The Royal Hotel formerly stood the transformation of the site prompted Minister of Justice Heather Humphreys to say: “Isn’t it wonderful,” as she arrived to cut the ribbon on the new attraction The park – which cost an estimated €1.6m to build – features 200 plus steps and two hand carved thrones Areas to the base and top of the park have been improved creating an attractive urban park space leading up to St Mary’s Church many standing on the High Hill steps and on the landing plaza at the base of the unique vertical park –with its colourful and intricate planting scheme – featuring Celtic knot symbols Minister Humphries unveiled a plaque marking the park’s opening to the public and spoke of how impressed she was with the work carried out on what was once a derelict site Enniscorthy Historical Society re-enactors dressed as Normans –including William Marshal and Isobel de Clare – adding some drama to proceedings as the actors playing the power couple of the south east in the 12th century – ascended the steps to a central area where they sat on the thrones there was a buzz of excitement in the park which is hoped to attract many visitors to stay longer in the town especially once the South East Greenway and Norman visitor centre open Wexford & DistrictFundraiser launched in memory of RNLI volunteer Michael (27) who passed away following brave battle with illnessA month ago the parish of Rathangan Co Wexford was rocked by the sudden and untimely passing of Michael John ‘Mick’ Roche but ample garden space rarely makes the list the budding star of HGTV's "Homegrown," understands these limitations Even without the 1.2-acre plot in Atlanta that she dubbed Patchwork City Farms, the enigmatic mother and farmer would not be lacking tomatoes, onions, or leafy greens. In an exclusive interview with House Digest Norman gave the lowdown on her show along with some sage tips for gardening on small plots "First and foremost — really important — make sure you got lots of sun because lots of plants need lots of sun," Norman said Many quick-growing veggies require up to eight hours of direct sun a day so scouting the yard or patio for the most consistently sun-kissed location is imperative "Make sure the soil is the best soil that you can get and it's fertilized well," Norman said "You got to make sure that you have really good soil and good nutrition in that soil so it can support all of those plants growing to their fullest potential." a garden's soil is just as important as the seeds Cutting corners here is a surefire way to minimize a small garden's massive potential "Do not skimp out on the soil. [Buy] really good compost that you're going to add to the soil that you have already if you're growing in the ground," Norman said For those starting to think that finding the right soil is more complicated than imaginable While urban gardening is full of intricacies and trial-and-error experiments You want to make sure you're picking the stuff that is for growing vegetables," Norman said All of that is going to give you a great foundation." picking the wrong plants can also spell disaster humans have been growing vegetables for over 10,000 years and have picked up some knowledge along the way "There are things that you can do with companion planting and it helps to maximize the variety of crops that you're getting," Norman said you are planting crops that are not competing for the same nutrients." Companion plants, such as the Iroquois' "Three Sisters," have helped humans achieve a bountiful harvest since long before the days of mechanized agriculture and boutique plant food This method also gives gardeners plenty of options in terms of the plant variety "If people do a Google search of companion plants you'll see tomatoes and basil or lettuces and carrots that you can plant close together "Companion planting is a really good tool for maximizing space Season 3 of "Homegrown" is available now on Magnolia Network with new episodes every Saturday at 1 p.m THE TIMIDNESS displayed by nine-year-old Marcia Dale during a Gleaner interview yesterday was far from her demeanour when she delivered the winning dramatisation of a poetry piece on November 5 at the Peter Gracey’s This is Jamaica Poetry Scholarship competition was able to overcome the nervousness which racked her short stature and petite physique as she presented the poem ‘This is Jamaica’ by Gracey She was awarded US$1000 and her school was given US$500 As she held her head low and crouched in her chair during the Gleaner interview who was this year’s youngest competitor explained that it came as a surprise when she was crowned winner of the competition this especially because she was experiencing a fever and was sick when she delivered the poem “I felt scared at first but then Miss gave me a little comfort and then I felt better,” said Dale who is also a Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) gold medallist Dale entered the competition alongside her fellow schoolmates Jada Stephens and Annakay East who out of the over 60 participants between the ages of six to 17 who teaches grades four to six language arts and is the school’s culture agent explained how important it is as a teacher and a role model to help encourage the children to strive for success and to reassure them that they have the capacity to do great things “I’m a teacher but first a mother and my children must always be comfortable and happy,” said McGann-Gordon adding that she enjoyed witnessing her students grow and develop “I feel very happy [and] it was nice working with her (teacher),” Dale said received the poem on October 25 and had less than a week to prepare to submit their online entry “But one thing about these children enuh I’m ready to say the poem’,” she recalled of her students told The Gleaner that she was shocked by the outspokenness and bravery of her daughter to not only get up on stage but to recite a poem “with some big words inna it” “Miss Gordon make me see something me never know because I never know say Marcia was so bold .. me just never know say she did have it inna har,” she said Reid continued that she was overjoyed as she watched her daughter from the crowd and that she was particularly grateful to McGann-Gordon who not only ensured that the kids practised every opportunity they had but that she poured in them positive energy She stated that parents ought to play a more active role in their child’s life as “it made a big difference” Reid continued that to it was necessary to build trusting and long-lasting relationships with them as well So whether the child reach in college or university me think you supposed to deh deh fi dem same way Young Stephens said that her experience throughout the competition was an emotional one as she was brought to tears when she made an error when delivering her poetry piece The JCDC bronze medallist believes that if she had not made that mistake she would have undoubtedly made the top five she has learned from her mistake and looks forward to participating in the competition next year where she will return “bigger and better” was also very nervous throughout the competition The contestants were judged based on their accuracy View the discussion thread. Kiwanis Young Professionals of Kingston receives desktop computers from Dalton Richardson (second right) in partnership with Group ICT and through the Kiwanis Young Professionals of Kingston to Norman Gardens Primary School to support the teachers and students of the institution in their growing need for devices to facilitate online classes last Friday at the Witnessing the event are Velma Russell (second left) acting principal of Norman Gardens Primary School PEOPLE’S National Party (PNP) candidate Jacqueline Lewis who yesterday retained the Norman Gardens Division for her party promised to answer the cries of constituents who are seeking skills training “… I’ll follow in the same footstep of [former councillor] Angela Brown Burke; proper representation for me is the key particularly for the youths; that’s my main focus right now for my first 100 days,” Lewis told the Jamaica Observer yesterday morning who was one of the first voters to cast her vote at Rennock Lodge All-Age School said it was necessary for her to vote early I just want to wait until 5 o’clock and then we’ll see,” Lewis told the Observer before rushing off to Harbour Heights to check on polling stations there At the Harbour View Moravian Church in Harbour Heights PNP supporters said youths in the community were in dire need of skills training stated that there are a number of youths in his community who are unemployed and that getting training for a skill would be good for them “I would like to set up something where the youths can go Heart [Trust/NTA] where they can learn a skill or get a job We have a lot of tradesmen in the community [who could assist them],” Wilson said as he stood on Neptune Avenue who has been residing in the community for 25-years said he was confident that Wilson is capable of delivering She is not in the seat yet and she has already been working as she get work for people at the Cement Company and gas stations; she has also assisted with funerals school fees and a lot of things,” Wilson said Even though 35-year-old Denton Jackson said he was a bit disheartened with the level of development in the constituency he said a recreational facility and a community centre are among needs in the Norman Gardens Division Jamaica Labour Party candidate for the division early in the day told the Observer that he was positive that he would win the seat although it is a stronghold of the PNP in Kingston Eastern “I am confident because of the groundwork that I did and the people need change they want the change,” Wilson said prior to exiting Tutorial College on Mountain View Avenue yesterday morning The by-election became necessary after Angela Brown Burke resigned and later successfully contested the parliamentary by-election for St Andrew South Western after former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller retired from representational politics Visit the RTÉ Home Page Click the Magic Door to see what's on the other side RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Some 650 students and staff at the Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High School in eastern Kingston are now enjoying more comfortable environs with the completion of a European Union-funded upgrade Direct beneficiaries are the school's 682 students and 37 teachers and residents who seek shelter at the school during times of emergency School principal Winston Pratt stated during the recent handing over of the project It has improved our self-esteem a whole lot The upgrade has lifted us to new heights." problems addressed included rehabilitation of roof and ceiling construction of guidance counsellor block; electrical works; repairs to windows and doors; drainage improvement; repairs to bathrooms and associated plumbing works Other works include painting of the school improving access of persons residing in Rockfort and other communities served by the school to basic community infrastructure and services The project constitutes an investment in the human and social capital." The Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High School project falls under JSIF's Tropical Storm Gustav Recovery Grant funded by the European Union and administered by the World Bank and which will see the rehabilitation of some 10 schools and two health centres The school upgrade enhances the development efforts of the Government of Jamaica having suffered damage during the passage of hurricanes Gilbert creating conditions which affected the learning experience of the students of the school This had a significant impact on the flow of teaching sessions Head of the European Union delegation to Jamaica is a long-term strategy for the social development of any country the greater the chances of better academic performance and output That is why projects of this nature are so crucial." Yet another problem for the school was drainage notes that this caused access problems to the school population "There was even no designated place for the counsellor's office Everyone could hear what-ever discussions were being held We hope that with the renovation the school will now attract A-grade students." Principal Pratt states that while Norman Gardens tend to receive students with the lowest GSAT passes he is hoping that "Since conditions are now more conducive to learning it will raise the academic standards to new heights I hope we will improve and improve significantly." Norman Gardens All-Age serves children from Rockfort and other adjoining communities View the discussion thread. View the discussion thread. And before you dig out those dusty trowels and gloves take note of the plants that naturally grow in the area which grew here long before Europeans started building settlements They’re the foundation of the region’s biodiversity and provide key food sources and shelter to birds Fortunately the folks at the National Audubon Society have done all the hard work to ensure gardeners have what they need to find the best native plants The group has a database that includes perennials Each entry also details what types of birds the plants attract The database allows users to filter results by plant type, resources and bird species they attract.Regional Audubon experts hand-select the “best results” for each some of the best flowers to grow this season include Green-Head Coneflower Here’s a roundup of some other great local options: These plants are key resources for birds and are relatively easy to grow many are available at local native plant nurseries Americans spent a record $47.8 billion on lawn and garden retail sales in 2017 according to the National Gardening Survey The average household spent more than $500 on gardening And while older adults accounted for 35 percent of all gardeners millennials were getting their hands and knees dirty at all-time high levels Adults 18-34 accounted for 29 percent of all gardeners Among the recent trends — more people are investing in raised beds as opposed to digging holes and they’re spending money on apps rather than glossy gardening books Patch national staffer Dan Hampton contributed to this report Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Political Ombudsman Donna Parchment Brown - file photo Copyright © 2025 Multimedia Jamaica Ltd was found along the seashore near Caribbean Terrace in Kingston yesterday a student of Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High School in Kingston who was among three boys who had gone swimming close to the old Harbour View Drive-in cinema on Saturday “Three boys went swimming close to the Harbour View Old Drive-in theatre reports and one of them got into difficulty and washed away,” said one alleged eyewitness A search was conducted by the police and the body found along the seashore behind the Donald Quarrie High School “When I heard that he went missing it left me in shock,” said Rose Lewars The distraught family member said she has had sleepless nights since her grandson was reported missing She used the opportunity yesterday to appeal to children to listen to their parents “… I just want to use the opportunity to call on children to be obedient; Gordon was warned that he should not leave the house and this what happened,” Lewars said It was just last week he graduated after passing his Grade Nine Achievement Test