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Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund, Everton Anderson, gives the welcome address at the ‘Meet-The-Buyer’ Symposium co-hosted by the Public Procurement Commission and NHF on October 14, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites.
27 Oct, 2025 0

Growth & Jobs | Owners of MSMEs trained in performance-driven procurement practices

Fifty private-sector stakeholders, mostly owners of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) were recently trained in performance-driven procurement practices, through a collaborative effort…
One of several homes in Dumfries, St James, fortified by residents ahead of the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
27 Oct, 2025 0

Residents in rural St James on edge

WESTERN BUREAU: As many Jamaicans anxiously await to see what will unfold when Hurricane Melissa makes landfall, yesterday was a day of mixed feelings for several St James residents, who were…
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27 Oct, 2025 0

JUTC suspends services amid Hurricane Melissa

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says regular Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) services have been suspended and emergency mode activated, even as he lamented the low take-up for evacuation in…
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27 Oct, 2025 0

Up to 50,000 Jamaicans could be relocated, says McKenzie as Hurricane Melissa nears

Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie says the Government is preparing for the possible relocation of up to 50,000 Jamaicans to safe areas or emergency shelters as Hurricane Melissa…
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier brings the ball up court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2025.
27 Oct, 2025 0

Sports betting a booming business

The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures, on charges of illegal sports betting has drawn new scrutiny of the…
The smart room supports differentiated instruction, enabling teachers to tailor tasks to varying ability levels and learning styles.
27 Oct, 2025 0

Ocho Rios Primary gets smart room

Ocho Rios Primary School in St Ann has a new smart room, equipped with technology devices to create a more interactive and modern learning environment for students. The state-of-the-art facility,…
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27 Oct, 2025 0

Vaz reports 51,000 without power as outages mount ahead of Hurricane Melissa

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says power outages are increasing across Jamaica as conditions worsen ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s arrival. Speaking at a press briefing today, he reported that as of 9…
Participants in the OSHA Combi Safety Course in Paramaribo, sponsored by the Caribbean Shipping Association and delivered by De Ruyter Training & Consultancy at VSH United and DP World facilities, October 14-16 and 21-23, 2025. 
27 Oct, 2025 0

CSA backs OSHA safety training in Paramaribo

THE CARIBBEAN Shipping Association (CSA) sponsored a one-day OSHA Combi Safety Course in Paramaribo as a gesture of thanks to Suriname for hosting the CSA’s 55th Annual General Meeting, Conference…
A resident of Port Royal toting a plant to tend to animals, October 27, 2025, as Hurricane Melissa was approaching Jamaica.
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Big storms deepen poverty, food insecurity for Jamaicans, says World Bank

Poverty and inequality fell in Jamaica, but weather events – particularly hurricanes – are driving cycles of food insecurity and economic hardship, according to the World Bank’s Poverty and Equity…