The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting a significant reduction in confirmed dengue-related cases, to date, in 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 14). Dr. Tufton stated that, based on data from the National Surveillance...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), greets Premier of Bermuda, Hon. E. David Burt, during a courtesy call on Tuesday (October 14). The meeting was held in the Minister’s Courtesy Lounge, located at the National Works Agency (NWA) Corporate Office on Maxfield Avenue in Kingston.

Kingston has been officially selected to participate in the ‘Inform Women, Transform Lives’ global campaign. This is a major initiative led by The Carter Center, an organisation founded by late former United States (US) President, Jimmy Carter and former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter. The campaign engages citizens globally to expand women’s access to critical public information, with the overarching aim...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has commended teachers and principals on the implementation of the tactical approach, which resulted in an improved performance of grade-11 students in mathematics. “This tactical approach meant staying late, sometimes doing weekends, sometimes doing holidays and our teachers were always willing to go the extra mile for our children; and so when...

Clinical Psychologist at Bellevue Hospital, Jesutofunmi Simpson, is drawing attention to the overlooked workplace stressors actively undermining the mental well-being of the working-class community. Mrs. Simpson specifically highlighted economic struggles, a lack of job satisfaction, and micromanagement from supervisors as key factors driving stress and dissatisfaction among employees. “If your bills are $100,000 and you're making $80,000, you're going to...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Spain has played a pivotal role in assisting Jamaica to achieve its economic development goals. Speaking during Spain’s National Day reception, held on Thursday (October 9) at the Ambassador of Spain’s residence in St. Andrew, Senator Johnson Smith noted that Jamaica has, over the past decade,...

School children who might be experiencing distress and suicidal feelings are being urged to seek help, as resource persons are available to assist them. According to National Tourism Champion, Kayda Lee McLean, a student at the St. Catherine-based Charlemont High School, responsible adults are in the communities and at schools, and “when young people reach that limit, they can go...