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Jamaica Country Coordinator, World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Nelsa English-Johnson.

Farmers Benefiting from Donation of Input Supplies by WUSC

To support their recovery from Hurricane Melissa on October 28, local farmers are benefiting from the donation of crucial input supplies by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project. The organisation secured funding...

Assistant General Manager in charge of Engineering and Contract Monitoring at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Alex Bernard, gives remarks during the opening ceremony for the Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on November 28.

Upgraded Little London Police Station a Symbol of Resilience – NHT

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 2).

Prime Minister Welcomes Historic US$6.7b Financing Package to Drive Jamaica’s Recovery and Resilience

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

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.

5 months ago Transport

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

The inaugural call of Virgin Voyages’ ‘Resilient Lady’ to Jamaica stands as a testament to the nation’s resilience and preparedness to re-engage the global cruise market, following the challenges posed by Hurricane Melissa. Vice President for Cruise Port Management at the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Mark Hylton, underscored that the vessel’s arrival represents a “vote of confidence” in the...

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

5 months ago Health & WellnessHurricane Relief & Recovery

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 across Drug Serv facilities for the similar 20-day period in October. “It means that we are serving the patients,” said...

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

5 months ago Governor General

Students Urged to Create Balance Between Academics and Social Life

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging students to protect their mental wellness by maintaining a balance between academics and their social life. In a speech read by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, at an adolescent mental health workshop at the British High Commission in St. Andrew on Wednesday (November 26), the Governor-General outlined several...

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.

5 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.

5 months ago Development

PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Receives Courtesy Call from IDB Representatives

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

5 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

5 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...