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December 9, 2025
University of London honours Beckles
The University of London has conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences on Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. The award was presented during the university’s Foundation Day ceremony on…
December 9, 2025
Two Jamaicans recognised in CIBC Caribbean Unsung Heroes Awards
CIBC Caribbean has honoured two Jamaicans for their quiet, consistent service to others as part of its 2025 Unsung Heroes Awards, a regional programme celebrating extraordinary contributions made…
December 9, 2025
NY charity provides power, water to hurricane-hit Jamaicans
Beverly Nichols, head of New York-based Push Start Foundation, has long supported her homeland. So when Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s western parishes, she quickly mobilised help. Within two…
December 9, 2025
‘Tis the season for giving
There are gifts, and then there are gifts – the ones inventive enough to surprise and delight the recipient. Some are fun; others, practical. They all aim to improve how we do or enjoy things.…
December 9, 2025
by Gareth Davis Sr
Portland residents told to guard against rats after floods
Health officials are warning residents to guard against rodents after Hurricane Melissa disrupted habitats in October. Medical Officer of Health Dr Sharon Lewis and Chief Public Health Inspector…
December 9, 2025
Dept of Correctional Services welcomes 87 new officers
Eighty-seven recruits have joined the ranks of the Department of Correctional Services following Friday’s Passing-out Parade for the 87th Intake of Correctional Officers at the United Pentecostal…
December 9, 2025
At least 1,200 trained in psychological first aid to support storm-hit parishes
About 1,200 people have been trained to deliver psychological first aid in parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. The training, supported by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health…
December 9, 2025
Intcomex adopts W’land community after Hurricane Melissa
Intcomex Jamaica has adopted Cave district, Westmoreland, pledging six months of support for one of the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. The announcement was made on Thursday at the…
December 9, 2025
by Sashana Small
PRIVATE SCHOOLS LEFT IN THE DARK
The Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) is raising concerns over what it describes as “insufficient engagement” from the Ministry of Education as private institutions struggle to recover…