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Nurse of the Year, Fione Collins (third right), shares a photo opportunity with recipients of her IWIN Project. Pictured with her are Donna Burton of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation in Mandeville; Kiyanna Sappleton of Edwin Allen High School (th
March 19, 2026

Nurse of the Year launches support programme for women

LASCO/NAJ Nurse of the Year 2025, Fione Collins, has launched an initiative aimed at helping women overcome personal and economic setbacks. Her Women Igniting Newness (IWIN) Project was unveiled in…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness making his contribution to the National Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 26, 2026. (Ian Allen photo)
March 19, 2026

Holness defends decision to end Jamaica's medical cooperation with Cuba

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has defended his administration’s decision to end Jamaica’s 50-year-old medical cooperation with Cuba, reiterating concerns that certain aspects of the programme…
March 19, 2026

NHT to cut interest rates for teachers, members of security forces, Holness says

Starting July 1, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will offer reduced mortgage rates for teachers, nurses, firefighters, and security forces, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced Thursday. He…
The St Elizabeth Parish Court was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025.
March 19, 2026

Holness tables bill to create NaRRA for post-Melissa recovery

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has tabled legislation to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), a special-purpose body aimed at fast-tracking Jamaica’s…
Members of the JN Circle Ocho Rios, Port Maria and Gayle chapters, along with the JN Circle Falmouth Chapter, pause for a group photo after presenting donations to Noah’s Ark Children’s Home and the Falmouth Infirmary in Falmouth. The contributions inc
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | JN Circle members make donations to Noah’s Ark Children’s Home and Falmouth Infirmary

Fiona Vassell-Kerr (2nd left), vice-principal of the Manning’s School, accepts a symbolic cheque from Pastor Claudia Ferguson (2nd right), chairperson of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee. Sharing in the moment is Samantha Charles (left)
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee makes presentation to Manning’s School

Tastia Stephens, of Parkmere Group Investments USA, displays some of the items that her company donated to Kiwanis Rose Hall Montego Bay, for residents of St James who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | Parkmere Group Investments USA donates to Kiwanis Rose Hall for relief efforts in MoBay

NWC representatives share a moment with Manning’s Boys Home after donating essential items to the institution. In photo from left are; Shanique Brown, team leader - distribution and maintenance (Control Center); Richard Aiken, manager, Manning’s Boys
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | National Water Commission donates essential items to child care facility in St Elizabeth

Representatives from Guardian Life Limited, along with the clinical and leadership team at Bustamante Hospital for Children, view the full set of newly delivered medical equipment on March 9 in the Conference Room at the Accident and Emergency Building. Th
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | Guardian Life Life SHINE 5K provides equipment to Bustamante Hospital