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General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, says the Board will be facilitating insurance payouts to banana and plantain farmers affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Farmers to Benefit from Insurance Payments

One hundred and sixteen banana and plantain farmers registered for the Catastrophe Insurance Fund are to receive payouts from the Banana Board. Banana Board General Manager, Janet Conie, speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, said $20 million will...

The Seal of the International Monetary Fund.

Multilateral Partners Commit US$6.7B to Jamaica’s Post-Hurricane Recovery

Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady that made its inaugural call to Jamaica at the newly reopened main terminal at the Ocho Rios Port in St. Ann on November 24.

Resilient Lady’s Inaugural Call Signals Jamaica’s Cruise Industry Recovery After Hurricane Melissa

Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, addresses the recent handover of medications and vitamins valued at over US$200,000, donated by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in support of Jamaica's hurricane relief efforts, at the NHF offices in New Kingston.

NHF Boosts Processing of Prescriptions in Hurricane’s Aftermath

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Students Urged to Create Balance Between Academics and Social Life

The Viking Mars arrived in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on its inaugural Jamaican call, bringing more than 800 passengers and 400 crew members on November 29.

4 months ago Tourism

Cruise Ship Makes Inaugural Call at Ocho Rios with 800 Passengers

The Viking Mars arrived in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on its inaugural Jamaican call, bringing more than 800 cruise passengers and 400 crew members, on November 29. This visit marks a significant milestone for Jamaica’s cruise industry, as it welcomes back a steady stream of international travellers following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. The bustling port of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), greets Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Lead Specialist for Housing and Urban Development, Robin Rajack, and IDB Director of Operations for the Caribbean Region, Karisa Ribeiro, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s office in St. Andrew on November 28.

4 months ago Development

PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Receives Courtesy Call from IDB Representatives

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

4 months ago DiasporaHealth & WellnessJamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Members Urged to Support Adopt-A-Clinic Programme

Members of the Jamaican Diaspora are being urged to support the Adopt-A-Clinic Programme, by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. The Minister said this would represent a meaningful contribution to primary healthcare, in the ongoing rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Melissa. Addressing a recent virtual meeting, hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica, in Washington DC, United States...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), and Chairman of the ‘Come Alive Collective’, Eric Hosin (left), present a cheque valued $17 million to Chief Executive Officer of the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Anthony Wood, and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kristin Cowan-Lyn. The donation, derived from the $28-million net proceeds of the CeCe Winans ‘More Than This’ concert staged on Emancipation Day, August 1, will support the hospital’s Ophthalmology Unit. The official handover ceremony was held on Wednesday (November 26) at King’s House

4 months ago Entertainment

Net Proceeds of $28M From Cece Winans Gospel Concert Formally Handed Over to Beneficiaries

Net proceeds totalling $28 million from the CeCe Winans ‘More Than This’ concert, staged on Emancipation Day, August 1, have been formally handed over to beneficiaries from several local organisations, in support of sustained charitable initiatives. The official handover ceremony was held on Wednesday (November 26) at Kings House. The concert attracted more than 15,000 patrons and showcased an outstanding...

Founder of Woman Ignite Success Summit (WISS), Keneshia Nooks-Blake, delivers remarks at the media launch for the 2026 summit on November 27, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

4 months ago Gender Affairs

Full Day of Empowerment Sessions for Women at WISS on January 31

The fifth staging of the Woman Ignite Success Summit (WISS) will be held on January 31, 2026, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event will offer women a full day of empowerment sessions and practical guidance under the theme ‘Elevate’. Founder of the Summit, Keneshia Nooks-Blake, said the annual event has become a transformative space for women...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Office to State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, during a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House in September.

4 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Guaranteed Justice Sector Service Delivery in Wake of Hurricane

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs remains steadfast in its mandate to guarantee that no Jamaican is denied access to justice, notwithstanding the disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. This assurance was underscored by State Minister, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, who highlighted that the category-five hurricane inflicted extensive damage on several courthouses and Justice Centres, particularly across western Jamaica, during its...

Former student of Seaforth High School, Obrien Rose.

4 months ago EducationYouth

St. Thomas High Achiever on Mission to Help Jamaica Embrace Technology

Sixteen-year-old Obrien Rose, a former student of Seaforth High School in St. Thomas, says his journey from a shy teenager to an internationally exposed scholar has shaped his mission to help Jamaica embrace technology and empower youth. Currently a Computer Science student at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica, in Kingston, Obrien excelled in a range of academic competitions, including...