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May 9, 2026

Legislation to be amended to make adoption easier

Amendments to Jamaica’s adoption laws and administrative changes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help make the adoption process less burdensome, says Education Minister…
May 9, 2026 by Gareth Davis Sr

MP Omar Newell pledges push for social enterprise legislation 

St Mary Central Member of Parliament Omar Newell has announced plans to pursue social enterprise legislation in Parliament, saying Jamaica should formally recognise and support organisations combining…
May 9, 2026

NWC proposes meeting with St James community over water supply problems

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it will meet with residents of McGhie Top in Salt Spring, St James, as concerns persist over ongoing disruptions to water supply in the community. The state…
May 9, 2026

Young Spanish Town scholar overcomes odds with AFJ Support

Long before Kimone Martin became a Ralph and Ricky Lauren scholar, she was a shy girl in Spanish Town, learning the foundations of her future at her mother’s stall.
May 9, 2026

How you store produce can make it last longer

A few small changes to how you store fruits and vegetables can have big benefits for the planet, and your wallet. From herbs that wilt in days to berries that seem to mould even faster, what we toss…
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May 8, 2026 by Sashana Small

VIRAL CRIME - Conservationists call for crackdown on TikTok’s illegal trade in endangered species

Concerns are growing over the use of social media platform TikTok as a marketplace for the sale of endangered Jamaican species, with conservation biologist Damion Whyte urging the authorities to make…
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May 8, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act

Jamaica’s tourism sector could soon undergo its biggest legislative overhaul in decades, with Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett announcing plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act as part of a…
May 8, 2026

Fulbright programme to equip NGOs with tools to strengthen funding 

About 60 Jamaican non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are set to receive training under the Fulbright Specialist Programme, an effort to strengthen their ability to secure funding and better…