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Sharon Williams, director, NCB Foundation, applies a final coat of paint as Hubert Samuels prepares to welcome his family back into their restored Black River home.
February 25, 2026

After Melissa, Hubert and family finally go home

“This is the first time in my 64 years that I am homeless,” said Hubert Samuels emphatically, recalling the morning Hurricane Melissa tore through Black River last October. The powerful system, which…
From left: Raheem Williams and Damion Henry of Approved Labs; Simone HoSang, chief operating officer of Caribbean Food Delights, title sponsor and long-standing partner of the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition; Akeem Hutchinson, CEO of Approved Labs;
February 25, 2026

Bold ideas meet big opportunities at Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition

Innovation and entrepreneurship took centre stage at the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) on February 20, as seven student-led ventures competed in the finals of the Vincent HoSang UWI…
Oliver Mair
February 25, 2026

5th annual Marcus Garvey Groundings set for South Florida today

The Marcus Garvey Groundings, the Black History Month cultural celebration of Jamaica’s National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the country’s reggae music that’s presented by the Consulate General of…
Senator Aubyn Hill, minister of industry, investment and commerce.
February 25, 2026

Hill in Colombia for technical exchange special economic zones

Senator Aubyn Hill, minister of industry, investment, and commerce, is participating in a technical exchange on best practices in the design and operation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Bogotá,…
Participants in the FAO’S Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agrifood Development initiative show off their certificates during Monday’s graduation.
February 25, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

Over 200 certified under FAO Rural Livelihoods Project in Kitson Town

More than 200 farmers, youth, and entrepreneurs in Kitson Town have been certified under a US$1 million Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agrifood Systems project, a rural-development…
Floodwaters cover a section of the roadway leading to Baxter’s Mountain Primary School in St Mary after heavy rains caused a nearby fording to overflow on on February 25, 2026,
February 25, 2026

Heavy rains flood road to Baxter’s Mountain Primary in St Mary

Heavy rains disrupted classes at Baxter’s Mountain Primary School in St Mary, leaving students and staff marooned on Wednesday. Principal Sherene Harris said torrential rainfall from Tuesday into…
Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz.
February 25, 2026

PNP MP Dwayne Vaz and his driver charged after alleged assault in Westmoreland

People's National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Dwayne Vaz and his driver have been charged following an alleged assault in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Sunday. Vaz denied any…
Opposition Spokesman on Environment and Climate Resilience Omar Newell.
February 25, 2026

PNP spokesman calls for NEPA to be moved to environment ministry

Opposition spokesman on environment Omar Newell is urging the Government to transfer the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) from the economic growth ministry to the Ministry of…
Cuba's military shot at a US-registered boat close to its shoreline, authorities said on February 25, 2026.
February 25, 2026

Cuba says boat from Florida opened fire at its soldiers

(AP) — Cuba’s government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the United States who were trying to infiltrate the island…