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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

The National Health Fund (NHF) is providing vital medications to Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, with 148,061 prescriptions processed for the period November 1 to 20. The figure represents a 1.6 per cent increase over the 145,718-prescription count...

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.

Cruise Ship Makes Inaugural Call at Ocho Rios with 800 Passengers

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.

PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Receives Courtesy Call from IDB Representatives

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

Diaspora Members Urged to Support Adopt-A-Clinic Programme

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...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 25).

4 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryParliamentTransport

Gov’t Exploring Use of Idle Port Containers for Hurricane Melissa Housing Relief

The Government is exploring the prospect of using more than 1,000 containers currently sitting idle at the Port of Kingston as possible temporary housing solutions for persons affected by Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 25). “These containers represent more than...

Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon.

4 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Community Access, Restoring Essential Services Being Prioritised in St. Elizabeth

Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, says that restoring access to communities and essential services is being prioritised as relief and recovery efforts continue across the parish. “Some of the activities that we would have been doing up to now is to ensure that we have access to all our major...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, surveys the walk-behind tractors and earth augers that were handed over in a ceremony on Wednesday (November 26), at the Amity Hall Agro-Park in St. Catherine. The equipment will be distributed in parishes with difficult terrain that were not hard hit by Hurricane Melissa, to assist with the agriculture Ministry’s recovery strategy.

4 months ago Agriculture

Farmers to Get Help with Water Tanks, Drip Irrigation Systems and Water Pumps

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced an allocation of $30 million to provide on-farm infrastructure to assist farmers, as the agricultural sector embarks on its Hurricane Melissa recovery plan. He informed that the Ministry is in the process of procuring the items, including water tanks, drip irrigation systems and water pumps. Mr. Green made the...