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April 30, 2026

Unconstitutional! Court strikes down Bengal mining permit in Dry Harbour Mountains

Jamaica’s Constitutional Court has struck down as "unconstitutional, void, and of no effect" the 2020 environmental permit granted for Bengal Development Limited’s controversial limestone…
Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris. 
April 30, 2026

Gradual reduction in mosquito breeding in Westmoreland

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, says the parish is seeing a gradual reduction in mosquito breeding, as intensified vector-control measures continue to yield results. …
Michael Lee-Chin (left), chairman, NCB Financial Group Limited, greets Head Boy Richard Simpson(second left); Jabari Mannings, second deputy head boy; and Layla Price, sub prefect (all members of the school leadership of Old Harbour High) during a recent M
April 30, 2026

NCB Foundation inks MOU with Old Harbour High under Adopt-a-School Programme

NCB Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Old Harbour High School, signalling an intention to explore a structured, multi-year collaboration focused on student development and…
Organisers of the Sagicor-UTech, Ja Innovation Challenge pose with the winning teams following the cheque presentation at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday, April 21. From left are Andrew Burke, vice-president of innovation and data at Sagicor G
April 30, 2026

Corporate Hands | Sagicor-UTech, Ja Innovation Challenge awards top teams

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), and Team Jamaica Bickle President and CEO Irwine Clare Sr present sprint standout Shanoya Douglas of Holland High with a gift during Team Jamaica Bickle’s annua
April 30, 2026

Corporate Hands | Ambassador Anderson, Team Jamaica Bickle make gift presentation to Penn Relays athlete

Planting the seeds of science at Mountain View Primary. Members of the Caledonia Medical (Biomedical) Laboratory team spent some time with the staff and students at Mountain View Primary during their Career Fair activities on April 21 and as part of Medica
April 30, 2026

Corporate Hands | Caledonia Medical (Biomedical) Laboratory share in career fair at Mountain View Primary

Community members join in on the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Earth Day clean-up initiative in Hoist Brissett, Hanover, on Wednesday, April 22.
April 30, 2026

Corporate Hands | National Solid Waste Management Authority joins with community on Earth Day clean-up

United Kingdom native and frequent visitor to Jamaica, Tracey Smith (third left), leads a group of volunteers in dancing after a recent tree-planting exercise in St. Ann. Sharing in the moment is Regional Public Relations Manager for Sandals Ocho Rios, Lyn
April 30, 2026

Corporate Hands | Sandals Foundation shares with visitors in give back community events

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Director of Human Resources Management and Development, Dr. David Knight (third left) hands over a package of baby diapers to Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers Executive Board Member, Marva Allen-Simms, which is par
April 30, 2026

Corporate Hands | Jamaica Information Service makes relief donations to Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers