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Caribbean Cement Company Limited (Carib Cement) has donated $1.3 million in textbook support to schools affected by last year’s passage of Hurricane Melissa. On February 12, led by Managing Director, Jorge Martinez (second right), Caribbean Cement Compan
February 26, 2026

Corporate Hands | Carib Cement donates to schools affected by Hurricane Melissa

Inspiring curiosity today helps to shape tomorrow’s healthcare professionals, and the Biomedical Caledonia Laboratory team was happy to spend some time with students at the Christiana Leased Primary and Infant School in Manchester for their Career Fair
February 26, 2026

Corporate Hands | Biomedical Caledonia Laboratory team shares in career fair at Manchester school

Here, friendly competition meets environmental advocacy as swimmers race for a cause at Swim For The Sanctuary. From left are Isabella Wong of the Tornadoes Swim Club; Emanuelle Spence, also of the Tornadoes, and Brandon Wong of the Y’Speedos Swim Club.
February 26, 2026

EARTH TODAY | Making waves for marine conservation

A rain garden, an example of a Nature-based Solution, now under construction under the J-USE project.
February 26, 2026

Earth Today | Designing a strong Nature-based Solution project

JAMAICA’S URBAN centres face increasing pressure from flooding, rising temperatures, degraded public spaces, and growing social vulnerability. As climate impacts intensify, traditional “grey”…
UNEP annual report
February 26, 2026

Earth Today | UNEP makes headway on governance for nature

THE UNITED Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is reporting progress on efforts to improve governance of the natural world while also being intent on exposing the benefits for people everywhere.
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr Andrew Holness.
February 25, 2026 by Kimone Francis

CUBA PIVOT

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has signalled a pivot in Jamaica’s diplomatic stance toward Cuba, calling for a “principled realism” that balances traditional regional solidarity with a demand for…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
February 25, 2026 by Kimone Francis

DIVERSITY FILLIP

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called on CARICOM leaders to abandon the “unrealistic” idea of political uniformity and to reframe national differences as strategic assets that drive regional…
Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston,Desmond McKenzie (centre), offers words of comfort to Jayce Pinnock's mother, Ladania Cunningham (second left) and other relatives, during a visit with the fa
February 25, 2026

McKenzie announces clean-up, reinstalling streetlights in Denham Town

Following the tragic killing of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock in Denham Town, Kingston, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has announced measures to enhance the…
His court date is being finalised.
February 25, 2026

St Ann man charged for alleged rape and abduction of teen girl

A 33-year-old St Ann man has been charged for the alleged rape of a teen girl and for keeping her at his home for days. Charged with abduction, rape, grievous sexual assault, and unlawful detention is…