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Mourners at the funeral for Dr Tomlin Paul, the late deputy principal of The University of the West Indies, Mona, held yesterday at the University Chapel in St Andrew.
March 24, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Dr Tomlin Paul celebrated as a ‘Caribbean man’

Dr Tomlin J. Paul, the late deputy principal of The University of the West Indies (UWI), was yesterday remembered as a “Caribbean man”, a devoted father, and a distinguished medical professional, as…
Locksley Waites, fruit tree crop specialist, tends to fruit crops at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour, St Catherine.
March 24, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

3,000 acres of fruit trees by 2035

Jamaica is embarking on an ambitious drive to expand agricultural output, bolster food security and earn more foreign exchange by planting at least 3,000 acres of five key fruit trees – mango, ackee,…
March 24, 2026 by Andre Williams

Defence suggests investigators compromised murder scene in Clansman Gang trial

The handling of a bag recovered from the scene of a 2020 murder came under intense scrutiny in the Supreme Court on Monday, as the defence pressed its case that investigators may have compromised key…
Brian Anderson, president of the National Secondary Students’ Council.
March 24, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

NSSC calls for greater student safety following violent school incidents

WESTERN BUREAU: In the wake of two violent incidents involving students in St Ann earlier this month, the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging the expansion of anti-violence campaigns…
Waldensia Primary and Infant School.
March 24, 2026

NET assists two Trelawny schools after hurricane damage

Two schools in Trelawny have begun major rebuilding efforts with support from the National Education Trust (NET) after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage last year. Albert Town Primary and…
Dr Cecile Walden
March 24, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Revered educator Dr Cecile Walden remembered as cultural icon

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is mourning the death of one of its most revered educators, Dr Cecile Annette Walden, whose contribution to teacher education and national development has left an indelible…
Nicole Adamson, CEO of the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) (left), and Dr. Kishan Khoday, Resident Representative of the UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica, share a fist bump after signing a Memorandum of Understanding to scale up climate‑act
March 24, 2026

More climate funding coming for civil society groups

Local civil society organisations (CSOs) are to benefit from increased access to climate funding under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) and the…
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange (second left) is joined by David Hoenemeyer, chief operating officer of Seminole Gaming (left), and Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami Oliver Mair (third right), for a ceremonial cheque ha
March 24, 2026

Hard Rock raises $62 million for hurricane relief

The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, has raised US$400,000 ($62.8 million) to support housing, infrastructure repairs and humanitarian assistance for…
Finance Minister Fayval Williams speaking during the closing of the 2026-2027 National Budget Debate.
March 24, 2026

Gov't adjusts sugary drinks tax after industry backlash

Finance Minister Fayval Williams on Tuesday announced a revised special consumption tax on sugary drinks, shifting from a volume-based system to one based on sugar content. The change follows…