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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…
Sanya Wallace-Innerarity (left), assistant general manager for strategy, marketing and sales at JN Money Services, with Shantoya Smikle.
February 25, 2026

Farm worker’s sacrifice fuels daughter’s dream

For 19-year-old Shantoya Smikle, the journey to law school is rooted in the sacrifice of her father, Mark Smikle, a seasonal farm worker in Canada, whose years of labour have helped to cultivate her…
Fitz Jackson. - File photo.
February 25, 2026

‘Reckless and unbecoming’ …Opposition condemns Chang’s ‘blood money’ remark about JFJ

Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson, has condemned recent remarks by Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang describing the human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice…
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…
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…