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10 Sep, 2026 0

Earth Today | More science needed in climate fight – report

DEEPENING THE integration of science into policy and planning for climate change is urgently needed to address its growing threats to human and planetary health. This is championed by the publication…
Michelle Powis (standing), assistant secretary of the Grantham Farmers Group, addresses a meeting of community members discussing the sustainability plans for the EFJ-funded Grantham Community Water System Upgrade project last September.
10 Sep, 2026 0

Earth Today | EFJ prioritises gender, social inclusion in environmental action

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS are often judged by what they restore, protect, or build. But for the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), there is another equally important dimension – one that…
Omar Wright (right), lead, Environment and Community Development at the JN Foundation, presents a care package to Norma Fenton, president of the Petersfield Galloway Benevolent Society during a medical mission to the community, recently. The JN Foundation
10 Sep, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | JN Foundation, St John Ambulance host medical mission

WINDALCO representatives (from left) – Community Relations Administrator Winston Watson; Employee and Community Relations Manager Lanceroy Morris; Port Manager Art Banton, and Snr Information & Public Affairs Officer Monique Grange, with PEP scholarship
10 Sep, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | WINDALCO invests $32.5 million in back-to-school programme and scholarships

As Sygnus celebrates its 10th anniversary and begins a new chapter through the Sygnus Foundation, members of the team join the principal and students of the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre during their back-to-school initiative.
10 Sep, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | Sygnus targets Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre in back-to-school initiative

Staff members and parents of the Iberostar Rose Hall team join the 15 awardees of the hotel’s PEP Scholarship Programme and Back-to-School Book Initiative for a group photo following the presentation ceremony.
10 Sep, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | Iberostar Rose Hall team hosts PEP Scholarship Programme and Back-to-School Book Initiative

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the UCC Foundation officially welcomed 65 scholarship recipients at the inaugural Scholarship Orientation. Held at the UCC main campus, the students were engaged in a welcome ceremony where they were presented their award certif
10 Sep, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | UCC Foundation honours 65 scholarship recipients

The Jacob Taylor Beach in Trelawny.
09 Sep, 2026 0

STAY ON BEACH EVICTION

The Supreme Court has imposed an injunction that temporarily blocks the country’s environment regulatory authority from evicting at least 40 people from the Jacob Taylor Beach lands in Duncans,…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness
09 Sep, 2026 0

Children’s rights group takes issue with Holness’ ‘learning closer to nature’ remark

At least one organisation representing the interests of children has taken issue with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ comment about students “learning closer to nature” under trees as the new…