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Andrea Richards, principal of the Greenwich Primary School.
December 9, 2025

School principals decry overpowering stench from sewage plant near Spanish Town Road

The principals of two Corporate Area schools are raising concern about the persistent stench from a decades-old sewage treatment plant operated by the National Water Commission (NWC) off Spanish Town…
Opposition People's National Party Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson.
December 9, 2025

Robinson chides the Gov't for 'continued failure' to execute capital budget

Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, says the Government must act with urgency to reform procurement, accelerate project execution and create the conditions for higher sustained growth…
Dr Kazaara, president of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association.
December 9, 2025

NCDs a major risk factor for dementia

As the Ministry of Health and Wellness ramps up measures to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs), psychiatrist at the Bellevue Hospital, Dr Brian Kazaara, is highlighting the connection…
Ainsley Henry
December 9, 2025

Forestry CEO dedicates surprise national honour to late mother

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Conservator of Forests at the Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry, was in the midst of a team-building exercise when he received the unexpected call informing him of…
Ambassador Audrey Marks
December 9, 2025

Gov’t, business leaders urged to position region as a hub for innovation

Leaders in government and business in the Caribbean are being urged to position the region as a hub for innovation, design and AI-driven problem-solving. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of…
CPFSA’s Director of Therapeutic Services and Psychosocial Support Dr. Marlon A. Simpson, CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas, Director of Intake, Investigations and Court Services Dr. Warren Thompson, and Public Relations and Communications Manager, Kristen Laing,
December 9, 2025

CPFSA opens two new child-friendly spaces in St Ann, St James

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has facilitated the opening of two new child-friendly spaces at its parish offices in St Ann and St James. The additions, located at 8 Park…
Retired educator Rhona Campbell (left), Dr Dawn Lemonius (second right) and retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Denver Frater (right) were all smiles as they handed over goodies to staff and students at the Ulster Spring Primary and Infant School.
December 9, 2025 by Adrian Frater

Grateful alumni come good for Ulster Spring Primary and Infant School

Western Bureau: When a group of former Ulster Spring Primary and Infant School students met up at the funeral of their former schoolmate, Dr Paul Robinson, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in…
Janet Richards (centre), founder of the Janet Richards Foundation charity organisation, presents a certificate of appreciation to Samuel Afonso Diaz (second left), country manager for the Hospiten medical facility in Montego Bay, St James, during the launc
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Janet Richards Foundation targeting 100 women for breast cancer screening

WESTERN BUREAU: The Janet Richards Foundation, renowned for its charitable work in western Jamaica, on Wednesday launched its annual breast cancer education and screening programme for women at the…
TODERIAN
December 9, 2025

Earth Today | ‘Where the city meets the sea’

The lecture is being hosted under the theme ‘Where the City meets the sea: Unlocking Downtown Waterfront as a public space and economic asset’ by the Pan Jamaica Group and the C.B. Facey Foundation.…