Jamaicans are being urged to help preserve the country’s bat population, which plays a vital role in safeguarding biodiversity and ensuring the stability and resilience of ecosystems. Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Michele Creed-Nelson, made the call while addressing the launch of the new exhibition, titled Guardians of the ‘Night: Celebrating Jamaica’s Remarkable Bats’, at the IOJ,...

The High Commission of India (HCI) is hosting a yoga activity on Saturday, June 21, at the Annual Lawns of the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens, 227 Old Hope Road, Kingston, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Yoga is an ancient practice originating in India, which involves physical postures, deep breathing, concentration and meditation. The event is part of a global celebration to...

Jamaica’s bats will be on display at a new exhibition by the Natural History Museum of Jamaica (NHMJ), scheduled to be launched on June 18 at 10:00 a.m., in the Lecture Hall at the Institute of Jamaica, downtown Kingston. The exhibition, titled ‘Guardians of the Night: Celebrating Jamaica’s Remarkable Bats’, is being hosted in collaboration with Bat Conservation International (BCI)...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says that Reggae Sumfest remains a vibrant platform that celebrates and elevates Jamaica’s rich entertainment culture, both locally and internationally. In a statement delivered on her behalf by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (Western), Hon. Homer Davis, at the launch of Reggae Sumfest 2025, on...

The Government will be seeking support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to assist with the restoration of the Buxton Building at the The Mico University College as part of ongoing heritage preservation efforts. “We were able to secure funds from UNESCO to repair the seawall in Port Royal… . We will proceed to request of...

This year’s Africa Day celebrations in schools across the island are scheduled for Friday, May 30. The day is traditionally observed on May 25 by the African Union and nations with a significant African Diaspora. However, as May 25 falls on a Sunday this year, Africa Day will instead be marked on May 30, under the theme ‘Celebrating Africa: Up...

One lucky young woman will be crowned St. Thomas Festival Queen 2025 at the coronation show this Saturday (May 31) at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay. Eight contestants are vying for the coveted title, with the winner to compete for the national crown this summer. The contestants, who were recently sashed at Whispering Bamboo Cove, will showcase their cultural awareness,...