Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to prudent economic management, stressing that Jamaica’s development will always take precedence over political expediency. Speaking during the East Central St. James Scholarship Programme Fundraiser at the Iberostar Hotel in St James on Saturday (May 3), Dr. Holness noted that while challenges persist, the country’s macroeconomic progress...

Founder of JamLegend VR, Nadeen Matthews Blair, emerged winner of the 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch Event. She secured first place with her pitch for an interactive, immersive experience designed to honor and showcase Jamaica’s rich sporting legacy. Ms. Matthews Blair walked away with a cash prize of $1 million to support the execution of activities related to this innovative...

The St. James Infirmary now boasts a modern state-of-the-art kitchen, which was built at a cost of $23 million. The facility was officially opened by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, on Friday (May 2). The new kitchen, for which ground was broken in 2022, comprises two pantries, a dining area and the latest in commercial-grade...

Rentaly, a new Real Estate technology platform that functions as a property locator and Real Estate mortgage finance platform is set to launch in the third quarter of 2025. The platform developed by University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) alumnus Denzil Williams and his team has partnered with Real Estate expert Johan O’Gilvie of Immobilien Limited to bring the platform to...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it will operate select Tax Offices in several parishes on Saturdays, beginning May 3, 2025. The decision is consequent on the announcement by the Minister of Finance during the recent budget presentation. During this period taxpayers will be able to conduct the full suite of weekday services, with the exception of...

Some 200 students from 13 primary schools across Westmoreland, participated in National School Moves Day, which was held at the Sheffield Primary School in the parish recently, under the theme ‘Strong Bodies, Stronger Minds’. National School Moves Day is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Jamaica Moves in Schools Programme and aims to reinforce the importance...

Students and staff of Robert Lightbourne High School in St. Thomas recently redefined the expression ‘giving from the heart’, making a selfless impact on approximately 150 lives through their ‘Purple Pride’ Outreach Programme. What is even more impressive is that the number only represents this year, while the programme has been ongoing for the last 35 years. For 2025, the...