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Hugh Grant (left), CEO of the Jamaica Public Service, and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz in discussion during the arrival of 117 linesmen from Canada at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, on Wednesday.
December 19, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

More overseas linesmen arrive to boost electricity restoration

WESTERN BUREAU: There is a renewed sense of hope in western Jamaica following Wednesday’s arrival of 117 linemen from the Canadian company Graystone who are equipped with heavy-duty equipment to speed…
Marsha Coore Lobban, Jamaican high commissioner to Canada.
December 19, 2025 by Karen Madden

Solidarity across borders

When Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, devastating western sections of the island, it unleashed not only destruction but a powerful surge of global solidarity. Within hours…
From left: Direct Relief’s response manager Luis Rodriguez greets National Health Fund’s executive director Everton Anderson and Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton during the handing over of medical relief supplies valued at US$1 mil
December 19, 2025 by Janet Silvera

Direct Relief, partners deliver over US$3m in medical supplies to Jamaica

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica has received more than US$3 million (J$486 million) in critical medical and humanitarian supplies over the past week as international partners intensify support for the…
Americares Field Clinic team leader, John O’ Rourke (left), and Adwayne Beckford, parish manager for Hanover Health Services, view aspects of the field clinic facilities, which will be donated to the Ministry of Health and Wellness for future use.
December 19, 2025 by Bryan Miller

Sombre farewell as Americares ends life-saving mission in Hanover

WESTERN BUREAU: The atmosphere at the Chester Castle Health Clinic in Hanover was sombre on Thursday as the Americares Field Clinic and its team of volunteers concluded their tour of duty, bringing to…
Travel agents, influencers and journalists share lens time aboard a Jamwest catamaran in Negril. Seated at right is Alltours’ contracting manager, Marius Michaelis, while Paula Powell of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Europe, is standing at centre, back.
December 19, 2025 by Janet Silvera

New German tour operator sees opportunity in Jamaica’s recovery

WESTERN BUREAU: Just days after Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica’s tourism sector, German tour operator Alltours made an unexpected decision: to launch Jamaica anyway, insisting that pulling back…
Dr Jhordanne Jones is the first recipient of the new postdoctoral fellowship established by the University of the West Indies and CCRIF SPC.
December 19, 2025

UWI, CCRIF back first climate‑attribution postdoctoral fellowship

Dr Jhordanne Jones has become the first recipient of a new postdoctoral fellowship created by The University of the West Indies (UWI) through its Climate Studies Group Mona (CSGM), in partnership with…
The mobile clinic donated by Direct Relief.
December 19, 2025

Mobile clinic gifted by California charity rolls out in W’land

A mobile clinic donated by California-based international humanitarian charity organisation, Direct Relief, has been deployed by Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton in Westmoreland to aid Darliston…
Members of the Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew, other Kiwanis club members, representatives from the Indian High Commission and volunteers, during the recent staging of the organisation’s health and wellness fair at Laura’s Basic School in Duhaney Park
December 19, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew brings cheer to Laura’s Basic School

In the true spirit of giving and community upliftment, the Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew hosted a Christmas Health and Wellness Fair at Laura’s Basic School, providing much-needed health services,…
Simone Sobers (centre), founder and president of Winsome Wishes for KIDS, presents grocery items to a parent during a Christmas treat at Morgan’s Pass Primary in Clarendon. At right are the parent’s children, whose faces have been concealed.
December 19, 2025

Non-profit steps in to help Clarendon children, teachers rebuild

As communities across Clarendon continue to recover from Hurricane Melissa, Winsome Wishes for KIDS (WWKIDS) is helping children, families and teachers rebuild their daily lives, and their sense of…