News
January 1, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Stolen container of hurricane relief supplies found, shipped to Jamaica
The year is ending on a positive note for a group of volunteers who, in early December, was alarmed by the theft of a shipping container with relief supplies destined for Jamaica at a storage facility…
January 1, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Jamaica College old boy ready for challenge of leading largest public school system in US
The New York City (NYC) public education system, the largest in the United States, is to be headed by Jamaica-born Kamar Samuels. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Samuels, a veteran educator in…
January 1, 2026
by Sashana Small
$75m in government assistance ‘a drop in the bucket’ for churches after crisis, says former JUGC chair
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…
January 1, 2026
Rose Gardens parents stir up healthy living
Creativity, affordability and healthy living took centre stage as members of the Rose Gardens Parenting Club gathered for a nutritional cook-off at the Kingston Technical High School recently, aimed…
January 1, 2026
Drums beat for peace
The auditorium at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home came alive with performances for its Christmas showcase as the children danced and performed drumming pieces in celebration of the Christmas season.…
January 1, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Gadgets creating more challenges than solutions in schools, says JAPSS president
WESTERN BUREAU: Linvern Wright, the president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), is expressing concern that the proliferation of technology as a learning tool in…
January 1, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
JDF brings relief, healing to children affected by Melissa
WESTERN BUREAU: Hundreds of children and parents still grappling with the trauma left by Hurricane Melissa were offered a measure of respite on Tuesday as the Jamaica Regiment of the Jamaica Defence…
January 1, 2026
Fire at Swiss Alpine resort bar during New Year’s celebration leaves dozens feared dead, 100 injured
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — A fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after midnight Thursday, with dozens of people feared dead and about…
January 1, 2026
Jamaica receives US$300,000 in recovery assistance from Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea has donated US$300,000 to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The contribution was formally handed over during a ceremony held recently at the…