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February 25, 2026

FHC Micro & Small Business Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 now open

First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union (FHC) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Micro & Small Business Entrepreneurship Awards, reaffirming its commitment to empowering innovation…
FHC Credit Union team members tour the facilities and engage with the children at the Bethlehem Home during the Christmas treat visit on December 18, 2025.
February 25, 2026

FHC Foundation deepens community commitment with Red Cross partnership, Bethlehem Home visit

The FHC Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility with two meaningful December initiatives, including launching a sustained partnership with the Jamaica Red Cross and organising a…
Goods donated to the Granville Girls’ Home in Trelawny by the Trelawny Co-operative Credit Union. The handover was made by General Manager Robert Howell.
February 25, 2026

Trinidad and Tobago credit unions extend relief to Jamaican communities

In a significant display of regional solidarity, the credit union movement in Trinidad and Tobago has extended a helping hand to vulnerable communities across Jamaica, demonstrating that the bonds of…
PWD Co-operative Credit Union team members in action, painting the exterior of Bethany Early Childhood Development Centre on December 30, 2025, following the credit union’s adoption of the school.
February 25, 2026

PWD Co-operative Credit Union adopts Bethany Early Childhood Development Centre

Investing in the Future Early childhood education plays a vital role in shaping Jamaica’s future leaders. By adopting Bethany Early Childhood Development Centre, PWD Co-operative Credit Union…
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February 25, 2026

Century pumps US$34m into Jamalco

Century Aluminium pumped US$34 million (about J$5.3 billion) into capital upgrades at its majority-owned Jamalco alumina refinery, racing to sever the operation’s dependence on the island’s power grid…
Pembroke Hall High School received fruit trees through the LEPCCU Tree Planting Initiative to support the school’s Beautification Project. Donated plants included ackee, apple, Java plum, seagrape, and foxtail.
February 25, 2026

Why Ja’s credit unions are investing in youth

Children are our future. For Jamaica’s 23 credit unions, this popular phrase has guided their actions for generations. The credit union difference lies in the fact that their focus extends far beyond…
Dr Sharon E. McKenzie.
February 25, 2026

Breaking the silence: confronting dementia care stigma in Jamaica

In many Jamaican homes, dementia is not spoken about openly. It is whispered about, dismissed as ‘just old age,’ or quietly concealed for fear of being labelled ‘mad.’ Families often struggle in…
Dr. Peter Edwards is a Jamaican marine scientist and environmental economist. He is a member of the Jamaica Institute of Environmental Professionals and serves as the sector lead for Environment on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council.
February 25, 2026

Peter Edwards | Making environmental levies work for people and nature

Jamaica’s exposure to climate change is no longer a distant warning. Flooding, drought, coastal erosion and declining reefs are already undermining livelihoods, public health and economic stability. …
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr Andrew Holness.
February 25, 2026 by Kimone Francis

CUBA PIVOT

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has signalled a pivot in Jamaica’s diplomatic stance toward Cuba, calling for a “principled realism” that balances traditional regional solidarity with a demand for…