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January 1, 2026

'Major high-risk target’ among three men fatally shot in alleged police confrontation in Westmoreland

A wanted man described by the police as a major high-risk target was among three men fatally shot by cops today during an alleged shoot-out in the community of Cornwall Mountain, Westmoreland. He has…
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January 2, 2026

Suspected drowning of policeman and teen at beach in Portmore

A policeman and a teenager are suspected to have drowned at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine today. The deceased constable has been identified as Shamar Grant. It is reported that the…
Trees offer a variety of ecosystem services.
January 1, 2026

Earth Today | Fallen but not forever

JAMAICA’S FOREST cover has been hit hard by the rampage of Hurricane Melissa, its many offerings — from food to shade to storm surge protection and the sense of well-being that trees provide — now…
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January 1, 2026

Earth Today | UNEP projects get US$52.8-million support bump

THE GLOBAL Environment Facility (GEF) has announced US$52.8 million for four new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-led projects. The occasion was the 70th Council meeting of the Global…
Devon Dallas, of A-List Marketing and Entertainment Group, engages children in a lively game of Jenga during the ‘Joy to the West’ initiative in Westmoreland. The event brought festive fun and support to families impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
January 1, 2026

Corporate Hands | A-List smiles and holiday cheer in Sav-la-Mar

Golden Krust Vice President of Marketing, Steven Clarke (right), and Director of Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs & Research and Development, Christopher Hylton, prepare fertilizers for farmers in St Elizabeth. The initiative forms part of relief effort
January 6, 2026

Corporate Hands | Golden Krust supports St Elizabeth farmers

Nickeria Smickle, founder and managing director of A-List Marketing and Entertainment Group, presents a gift bag to a child at the Cooke Street Sports Complex in Westmoreland. The act is part of the company’s ‘Joy to the West’ initiative, aimed at sp
January 1, 2026

Corporate Hands | Marketing firm spreads ‘Joy in the West’

Dancehall artiste Masicka and his Masicka Made Foundation, supported by Pepsi-Cola Jamaica and its partners, delivered hurricane relief to the Westmoreland communities of Gordon District, Whitehouse and Kingswood Pen on December 21. Working alongside local
January 1, 2026

Corporate Hands | Pepsi teams up with Masicka Made Foundation for W’land relief

The Jamaica Debt Collectors Association donated $250,000 to the Maxfield Park Children’s Home. Pictured at the recent symbolic cheque handover are (back row, from left) Rosemarie Bromwell, Hudson Grant, Dugal Rowe, Neville Warmington Sr, and Neliisa Asph
January 1, 2026

Corporate Hands | Debt collectors gift Maxfield Park Children’s Home