Six-year-old Allahana Commock had never known what it felt like to run freely or play without fear of collapsing. Born with tetralogy of fallot – a rare and complex congenital heart defect – even short walks left her exhausted, dizzy, and prone to...
Though separated by different programmes and academic journeys of unequal length, two sisters found themselves united at the finish line. Denecia Salmon, and her sister, Dr Sara Salmon, graduated together from The University of the West Indies (...
Jamaican seasonal farm workers at Wafler Farms in upstate New York are beginning the new crop season with higher wages and expanded labour protections under a new union contract negotiated by United Farm Workers (UFW). The Wayne County apple...
The deployment of Ghanaian health workers and teachers to Jamaica topped the agenda during the first official visit of the Republic of Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto, as he signalled his country’s intention to broaden its...
As it marks 50 years of partnership in Jamaica today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is citing its work in climate resilience and justice reform as pillars of its local legacy. However, with less than five years to go to the...
The wage agreement for a 20 per cent minimum increase in basic salary after tax, between the Government and the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), has been upheld after the Supreme Court dismissed a challenge by former JTA President La Sonja...
Shock rippled through Dorado Drive in Harbour View, East Kingston, yesterday after the suspected murder-suicide of a well-regarded couple in the area. The bodies of 53-year-old Morvine Thompson Palmer and her husband, 49-year-old Peat Palmer, were...
Life changed dramatically seven months ago for peanut farmer Edward Box after his right leg was amputated and he lost sight in his right eye. The 62-year-old has had type-II diabetes for the past 21 years, but ended up losing his right leg after...
Signalling its solidarity with Jamaica as the nation recovers from the devastation and dislocation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says it will be offering modified exams to students in the seven most impacted...
With a life rooted in faith, and a legacy built on love, Anita Gertrude Morrison said she felt blessed to witness her heritage as her family and friends came together at the Pilgrim Church of God in Roberts Field, St Andrew, recently to celebrate...
While commending the Government for allocating $75 million to assist churches’ recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Immediate Past Chairman of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches, Dr Elaine McCarthy Nunes, said the sum is a “...
Students at the Sydney Pagon STEM Academy in St Elizabeth will return to school on a shift system when classes resume on January 6 as the institution continues to recover from extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. Principal Milbert Miller...
While several business owners across the Corporate Area have expressed dissatisfaction with their Christmas sales, one downtown Kingston entrepreneur is revelling in the increased profits from the holiday season. The manager of Rockland Furniture...
With road fatalities poised to break a three-year downward trend, Dr Lucien Jones, vice chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), is urging the introduction of protocols to test the blood of drivers suspected of drinking and driving. “We...
While the centuries-old Christmas tradition of Grand Market has evolved over time, this year’s observance may offer a return to the true spirit of the Yuletide season, argues cultural architect and educator Dr Amina Blackwood Meeks. She asserted...
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is denouncing what it says is the lack of consultation from the Ministry of Education regarding the January reopening of schools, arguing that the absence of meaningful engagement could lead to confusion. “...
The grounds of St Theresa Preparatory School in Kingston were transformed into a scene of merriment Thursday evening as students, staff and parents gathered to celebrate their annual Christmas Jubilee. While Christmas was the central theme, the...
Azan Supercentre in Cross Roads, St Andrew, is helping to bring back the magic of Christmas for hundreds of children impacted by Hurricane Melissa through its gifting tree programme. Through this initiative, customers select a tag identifying a...
With Christmas lights twinkling and the season of goodwill in full swing, Bellevue Hospital Chief Executive Officer Suzette Buchanan is making a heartfelt appeal to families: take your loved ones home for the holidays. More than 400 patients who...
Sixty-two-year-old Ray Moore could only watch helplessly on Thursday as firefighters battled the blaze that consumed his home on Mountain View Avenue in St Andrew. Moore’s house of 25 years was one of three destroyed in the fire, which began around...
Jamaicans are re-embracing Christianity to navigate the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa as they seek spiritual reassurance and a source of comfort to deal with the trauma of the Category 5 storm. This is the assertion from Reverend...
Mastercard has announced that its agentic payments programme, designed to allow authorised artificial-intelligence (AI) agents to conduct transactions securely, will reach Latin America and the Caribbean by February 2026. The initiative, branded...
Principal of Kingston Technical High School Maulton Campbell has been suspended from the institution following an audit report, concerns over a hiring decision, and a formal complaint submitted by a board member. Campbell was suspended effective...
President for the Jamaica Coalition for a Healthy Society (JCHS) Dr Wayne West is questioning the motivation of Reverend Devon Dick, pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church, for placing on the agenda of a business meeting a discussion and vote on...
Christmas carols rang through speakers at Funland in Hope Gardens, Kingston, yesterday as excited children with special needs enjoyed games and competition organised especially for them by the Digicel Foundation. On the periphery of the merry-go-...
