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Frank James, group CEO of GraceKennedy Limited.
January 5, 2026

GraceKennedy Foundation defers Birthright Programme to 2027

The GraceKennedy Foundation Birthright Programme will not take place this year with GraceKennedy instead placing its focus on supporting Jamaica’s national recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane…
Mayor Andrew Swaby (second right) plays a game of dominoes with (from left) Beverley Cargill, Cavan Gooden and Esmerilda Graham inside the St. William Grant Park in Kingston on January 1, 2025.
January 5, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Kingston mayor continues push to rehabilitate, reintegrate the homeless

As Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby continues his push to rehabilitate and reintegrate the city’s homeless population, some 200 people were on New Year’s Day fêted at St William Grant Park. Individuals…
Priscilla Duhaney.
January 5, 2026

Hear the Children’s Cry want voice in talks on decriminalising sex between minors

Priscilla Duhaney, attorney and spokesperson for Hear the Children’s Cry, is expressing hope that the child-rights advocacy group will be invited to Parliament to air its opposition to proposals that…
From left: Cassitta McKenzie, Musson Group volunteer; Vanessa Nelson, project and programme coordinator, Seprod Foundation; Jennifer Small, director, Jenny Jenny Foundation; and Marcia Hall, Musson Group volunteer share smiles during the Crawford Primary S
January 5, 2026

Seprod Foundation delivers comfort to children, families out west

As communities across western Jamaica continue the journey of recovery following Hurricane Melissa, the Seprod Foundation brought comfort, joy, and reassurance to children and families through…
Heidi Clarke, executive director of Sandals Foundation, discusses with Team Rubicon member, Rich Locke a strategy for the temporary repair of the roof at Kings Primary School in Westmoreland. The Sandals Foundation will in the coming weeks, work to rebuild
January 5, 2026

From recovery to renewal

The delivery and installation of modular classrooms at the Culloden Infant School in Whitehouse, Westmoreland marks a new phase in the restoration of hurricane-affected schools by the Sandals…
All smiles from Moya Williams (right) of the McCook’s Pen community as she receives her Best Dressed Chicken goodie bag from Loren Lee (left), internal communications & engagement officer at Jamaica Broilers Group, during the company’s recent outreach
January 5, 2026

Jamaica Broilers brings hope to St Catherine communities

Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG) recently carried out its annual Christmas outreach in the communities of Spring Village and McCook’s Pen, St Catherine, providing meaningful support and seasonal…
Eugene Kelly, councillor for the Whitfield Town Division in St Andrew.
January 5, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Government urged to set up disaster fund for small businesses

Eugene Kelly, councillor for the Whitfield Town Division in St Andrew South West, is calling for the establishment of a small-business disaster fund, noting the devastating impact of 15 fires over two…
January 5, 2026

Restrictions lifted on flights from US to Caribbean, South America

BRIDGETOWN. Barbados (CMC): Restrictions that temporarily barred United States airlines from operating in parts of the Caribbean and South American airspace were lifted early yesterday, allowing…
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro places his hand over his heart while talking to high-ranking officers during a military ceremony on his inauguration day for a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela on January 10, 2025. The US captured him in Venezuela on J
January 5, 2026

Maduro taken to US courthouse on drug trafficking charges

(AP) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in a United States courtroom on narco-terrorism charges. The Trump administration has used the allegations…