Motorists with outstanding traffic tickets in St. Catherine are reminded to register by February 20 to participate in the Court Administration Division (CAD) Traffic Ticket Public Day on March 4. The initiative aims to help motorists resolve long-standing traffic ticket matters before warrants are executed, while also supporting the judiciary’s efforts to reduce case backlogs in the parish courts. Since...

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is reporting that the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV across western Jamaica has remained relatively stable over the past three years, with occasional fluctuations. “We would not say we have seen any significant increase at this time in STI. In 2024, we saw a very slight increase, but in 2025, we...

A wellness bench has been installed at the Sickle Cell Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI), providing a calming space for staff and patients to pause, relax, and reset. The bench was funded and donated through the collaborative efforts of three sickle cell support groups – Shak’s Hope Foundation, My Friend Jen, and Warriors Unite JA. Speaking...

Anchovy Primary School has been hailed for excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, winning multiple awards at the recent STEM in Action School Challenge. The St. James-based school took home the Legacy Award for Environmental Advocacy, Sustainability Award for Environmental Advocacy, Tech Award for Health Innovation, and the Young Engineer Award for Robotics and Automation. The event,...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is reminding contributors pursuing homeownership that they may access refunds not yet due through the Contributions Refunds Towards Deposit (CRTD) loan facility, to support their goal. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, says the instrument allows eligible contributors to access refunds up to six years in advance. He noted that...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has launched the Vision 2030 Jamaica ‘Love Jamaica’ National Essay Competition, under the theme ‘Building a Shockproof Jamaica: My Role in a Resilient Future’. Localisation and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, PIOJ, Samantha Wilmot‑Whilby, advised that the competition is open to Jamaicans aged 15 and older. The competition features three...

The Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat has launched the process to develop the final of seven planned Medium‑Term Socio‑Economic Policy Frameworks (MTFs). MTF 2027–2030 was launched during the Vision 2030 Jamaica ‘Love Jamaica Fest’, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday, February 13. Programme Director for the Secretariat, housed at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Peisha...