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Members of the Constitution Hill LFMC at a recent strategic planning consultation.
January 29, 2026

Earth Today | EFJ supports forest stewards

THE ENVIRONMENTAL Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) is working with Local Forest Management Committees (LFMCs) to build capacity and strengthen their role in safeguarding Jamaica’s vital forest ecosystems. …
Nature-based Solutions refer to those actions taken to care for nature and which are beneficial to both people and ecosystems. Tree planting is one example of a nature-based solution, including for climate change adaptation and mitigation. File photo.
January 29, 2026

Earth Today | UNEP report champions investment in Nature-based Solutions

WITH NATURE bleeding from chronic underinvestment, a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has championed a shift from business as usual. According to the 2026 State of…
President of the Rotary Club of St Andrew North, Pierpont Wilson (left), hands over a cheque to Principal of Munro College, Dr Mark Smith (second left), at the school recently. Founder of KR Method, Korey Rowe (third left), and his brother, Past President
January 29, 2026

Corporate Hands | Rotary Club of St Andrew North donates to Munro College to assist in repairs

Chief Executive Officer of the Croydon Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Forum, Dr Andrew Brown (left), hands over a barrel of tools and building supplies to community members Michael (centre) and Ridge Harvey (right) in Parottee, St Elizabeth, on January 22. Th
January 29, 2026

Corporate Hands | CIB, Croydon BME Forum distribute care packages in St Elizabeth

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Franklyn Witter (third left), presents a vertical hydroponic tower to agricultural science teacher at Holmwood Technical High School Shania Wright (fourth left) during a ceremony held
January 29, 2026

Corporate Hands | Holmwood Technical High School gets boost from agriculture ministry

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Franklyn Witter (third left), presents a vertical hydroponic tower to Vice-Principal of Manchester High School, Hillary Morgan (fourth left), during a ceremony held at the school on Ja
January 29, 2026

Corporate Hands | Agriculture ministry/RADA make donation to Manchester High School

Celia Ebanks (right) and Gabriel Hall of the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation distribute gift packages to children during this year’s children’s treat held at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, UWI, Mona. This year, the Foundation hosted 158
January 29, 2026

Corporate Hands | JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation distribute gift packages to children during this year’s children’s treat

Through their ‘Pack for a Purpose’ initiative, The Courtleigh Hospitality Group (CHG), donated school supplies and other relief items to the teachers and students of Little Noble Kinder Kare in Black River, St. Elizabeth. The support comes in the after
January 29, 2026

Corporate Hands | Courtleigh Hospitality Group extends a helping hand to Black River students

January 28, 2026

Court frees man accused of murder after Crown fails to rebut self-defence

A St Catherine man was acquitted on Monday after prosecutors failed to disprove his self-defence claim in an alleged murder stemming from a family dispute. Tajae Hall had been charged with the murder…