News

Michael Anthony Patterson, a third-year engineering student at The University of Technology, Jamaica, was found dead in a canal in St Catherine on February 24, 2026.
February 26, 2026

UTech 'heartbroken' after student found dead in St Catherine

The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) is “heartbroken” following the death of third-year engineering student Michael Patterson, whose partially decomposed body was found in a St Catherine…
Chevon Lewis (centre), brand manager for MPowa at Wisynco, and Moniefa Morrison (right), brand ambassador, Wisynco, share a moment with the Tru Juice Football Club after handing over a symbolic cheque valued at $2.75 million on behalf of Wisynco brands —
February 26, 2026

Corporate Hands | MPowa and Wata commit $2.75 million to support football club

Sterling Asset Management (SAM) has donated J$500,000 to United Way of Jamaica to support farmers and fisherfolk whose livelihoods were disrupted by Hurricane Melissa, in a targeted intervention aimed at helping to restore stability within the agricultural
February 26, 2026

Corporate Hands | Sterling Asset Management, United Way of Jamaica support hurricane-affected farmers and fishers

Vaughn Armstrong was the first customer inline at last Friday’s customer experience to celebrate Flow’s recognition as Jamaica’s Fastest Mobile Network. Vaughn, who was inline from 3a.m. and waited for about four hours, was rewarded with a Samsung S2
February 26, 2026

Corporate Hands | Flow celebrates customers and technicians

Eight Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students recently received scholarships valued at $200,000 each from Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency, Ambassador Wang Jinfeng. The students are enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
February 26, 2026

Corporate Hands | Northern Caribbean University students receive scholarships from Chinese Ambassador

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”…