Ten women vying for the first ever Miss Universe Jamaica St. Thomas title were sashed by their sponsors at a recent ceremony, held at the Morant Villas Hotel in Morant Bay. The women, ranging from ages 18 to 43, represent several different backgrounds and careers, including education, healthcare, communications, music and business. They are Miss St. Thomas Technical High School,...

Seven finalists who will vie for the crown of Miss St. Thomas Festival Queen 2026 were officially sashed during a ceremony held at Whispering Bamboo Cove, in Morant Bay, on Tuesday, May 19. The contestants are Tammoie Graham – Miss JNR Cousins Unique Tours and More; Nadaja Francis – Miss Rowe’s Family Pharmacy; Etana Williams – Miss Mike’s Water Store;...

Residents of St. Catherine are being urged to support the Labour Day Parish Project, which will focus on upgrading the Barry and Lloyd Cemetery in Kitson Town. Labour Day 2026 is being observed on Monday, May 25 under the theme ‘One People, One Purpose; In All Things, Jamaica Wins’. Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, said that the cemetery,...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is mobilising and supporting community stakeholders across the island to execute more than 300 Labour Day projects aimed at enhancing communities and improving public spaces. Planned activities include beach and gully clean-ups, painting and beautification exercises, home repairs for vulnerable residents, school enhancement projects, community park refurbishments, and tree-planting initiatives. Executive Director, SDC, Omar Frith,...

The St. James Municipal Corporation has reported a 380 per cent increase in revenue from market fees, attributed to a rise in the number of vendors operating at the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay. Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon, disclosed that monthly revenue has risen from $250,000 to $1.2 million. He was speaking during the Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday...

Scores of small poultry farmers from communities in Porus, Manchester, have received crucial support to boost production and earnings. They benefited from training under the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP), managed by the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), which aims to boost sustainable agriculture in mining communities. The workshop, held at the Porus Community Centre on May 5, targeted farmers from...

Residents of Parottee in St. Elizabeth are being encouraged to take advantage of the JPS Community Connect Pop-Up on Thursday, May 7, at the Parottee Primary School from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The initiative, being spearheaded by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), will bring together several government agencies and partners to deliver services directly to residents. The Jamaica...