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The epicentre was located 8 km south of Buff Bay, Portland.
December 9, 2025

Minor earthquake rocks Jamaica

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, has confirmed that a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 was felt across several parishes of Jamaica on Sunday. The epicentre was…
Kamla Persad Bissessar
December 9, 2025

Trinidad doubles down on position regarding US military presence in the region

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday reiterated its reason for standing apart from its CARICOM neighbours in declining to back a regional position on key security and regional…
Shani Duncan-Falconer (left), senior corporate manager at JMMB Group SME Resource Centre, with Primrose Oliver of Called Out Gospel Radio, during the PowHerful Women in Business Meet & Greet at AC Hotel, Kingston.
December 9, 2025

JMMB welcomes third cohort of PowHerful Women in Business

The JMMB Group, through its SME Resource Centre, welcomed 23 Jamaican women entrepreneurs – part of a total 33 participants from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago – to the third cohort of its PowHERful…
Robert Scott, CEO Lifespan Distribution, delivers his address at the recent Black Congressional Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.
December 9, 2025

Robert Scott shines at Black Congressional Caucus Foundation’s legislative conference

Robert Scott, CEO of Lifespan Distribution Ltd and distinguished TEDx Clarkstown alumni, recently participated in a high-profile panel at the Black Congressional Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual…
Melarka Williams, CEO of TheHiveCareers.
December 9, 2025

TheHiveCareers unveils career development service

TheHiveCareers announced the launch of its career development service, designed to support individuals at every stage of their professional journey. Whether it is a parent looking to guide their…
Representatives from JPS, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Independent Cadet Unit, Courtyard Marriott and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force following the beach cleanup activity at Sturridge Park mangrove site in Kingston
December 9, 2025

Over 950 pounds of waste removed from Sturridge Park mangrove site

JPS, through its Environmental Affairs Department and its philanthropic arm, the JPS Foundation, participated in the coastal clean-up activity held on International Coastal Cleanup Day (September 20).
Panellists, including Floyd Green (right), minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, at the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum 2025 at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy last week.
December 9, 2025

Green champions Caribbean irrigation, investment priorities at FAO food forum

Jamaica last week underscored its leadership in advancing climate-resilient agriculture and regional food security during the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2025, a flagship event of the World Food…
Data Protection Officer Desmond Pringle (right) shares in a quick picture with students from Moneague College at the Court Administration Division’s Public Education Day Symposium.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica Customs speaks data protection, legal affairs

Members of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) utilised their presence at the Court Administration Division’s Public Education Day Symposium to raise awareness about the extensive legal functions…
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December 9, 2025 by Lester Hinds

National healthcare body to receive US$300,000 worth of donated medical supplies

A trailer load of medical supplies, valued around US$300,000, is to be handed over this week to the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation (NHEF). The handover ceremony is set to take place at the…