News

Ann Margaret Lim (left) from the Office of the Children’s Advocate, makes a presentation to Christopher Wilmot, the winner of the Burpees competition, during the 2026 FitFest Party & Expo (New Year Edition) on January 31 at the NWC Sports Club.
February 12, 2026

Corporate Hands | 2026 FitFest ignites wellness revolution

It was all smiles from Christel House Jamaica’s grade seven students (centre) after their Career Day session, discovering careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) in the poultry industry. They are joined by the sess
February 12, 2026

Corporate Hands | Jamaica Broilers team sparks S.T.E.A.M. career interest among Christel House students

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), joins Principal of Muschette High School in Trelawny, Leighton Johnson (second left), as he receives a cheque valued US$151,588 from Japan’s Ambassa
February 12, 2026

Corporate Hands | Japan donates two school buses to Muschett High

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) received a donation of hurricane relief items from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Caribbean to support protected-area workers and their families who have been affected by Hurric
February 12, 2026

Corporate Hands | International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Caribbean makes donation to NEPA

Josh Morgerman (right), fields questions from the fireside chat audience, along with the Golf View team, Kemilee Mclymont-Campbell (centre), co-owner; and Dr. Richard Smith, general manager.
February 12, 2026

Earth Today | Hurricane hunter, Golf View Hotel keep spotlight on Melissa recovery efforts

NOTED HURRICANE Hunter, Josh Morgerman, visited Jamaica recently and partnered with the Golf View Hotel to host a fireside chat as a part of a bid to keep international attention on hurricane recovery…
Adamson
February 12, 2026

Earth Today | EFJ reset

IN HER own words, Nicole Adamson has spent her career “analysing risk, allocating capital, leading teams, and building systems that support long-term value creation”. She is keen to take that part of…
Andrew Hinds (right), forest manager at the Forestry Department (South East Region) joins volunteers from Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Jamaica Combined Cadet Force and Lions Club of Portmore for a photo moment after planting a tree in Innswood, St Catherine on Frida
February 12, 2026

Earth Today | Restoring the ‘lungs of the earth’

THE FORESTRY Department is wasting no time in its efforts to restore Jamaica’s forest resources, in the aftermath of the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, which destroyed portions of the island’s tree…
February 11, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

COSTLY DOG ATTACK

A Manchester maintenance contractor who was mauled by two pit bull terriers at a company’s premises in August 2010 has been awarded $1.2 million in general damages, plus interest and special damages,…
Nine children pose in front of a helicopter with pilot John Morris after they were treated to rides by Island Hoppers Helicopter Tours in St Ann on Christmas Day in 2008.
February 11, 2026 by Janet Silvera

UPDATED: MAYDAY!

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s general aviation sector is in steep decline, weakened by outdated regulations, high operating costs and what industry stakeholders describe as a policy environment that has…