In response to public concern about the accuracy of weather predictions from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Director, Evan Thompson, has indicated that misunderstandings of forecasting terminology, rather than errors in the forecasting, are often the root of the problem. He pointed out that while there are genuine instances where forecasters get it wrong, “there are sometimes misunderstandings of the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is driving the effort to modernise markets across Jamaica. Speaking at the recent opening of the Buff Bay Market in Portland, Mr. McKenzie said the goal is for every parish to have either a new or upgraded market within the next five years, equipped with features that meet the needs...

A total of 23 students from Old Harbour and surrounding communities in St. Catherine have received laptops, school supplies, scholarships and cash grants in time for the start of school in September. The support was provided by the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA), during a recent education and health fair held at the Old Harbour Primary School. Free health...

As the nation approaches what is usually the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, has emphasised that Jamaica has a robust framework in place to respond to major storms. Mr. Thompson pointed out that the National Disaster Risk Management Council, chaired by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Monday (August 11) broke ground for the US$700-million Moon Palace The Grand Montego Bay, in Success, St. James. The luxury resort, being developed by Palace Resorts, is set to redefine hospitality in the Caribbean and will generate 3,000 jobs upon completion. The Grand will feature 1,200 luxury suites, including overwater bungalows,...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) wishes to announce further adjustments to the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. Following extensive consultations with key education stakeholders, including the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), the National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), and the Electoral Office...

Vendors and residents in Buff Bay, Portland, now have a modern, fully rebuilt market that has improved facilities, is safer and offers expanded opportunities for commerce in the town. The upgraded market has 48 stalls for fruits and vegetables, five modern butcher stalls, six shops for haberdashery, a new sanitary block, and a water-harvesting system capable of storing more than...