Hurricanes can affect land boundaries by physically altering the landscape through wind damage, erosion, or flooding, which may shift or obscure original markers. Many dividing fences used to separate property boundaries may have been destroyed or displaced following the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa. Attorney‑at‑Law, Davion Vassell, cautions that when reconstruction of boundary fences begins, some individuals may attempt to...

When a hurricane passes, the first images that often come to mind are toppled trees, flooded streets, and shattered roofs, but one of the most serious and least visible consequences of a storm lies inside kitchens, warehouses, supermarkets and food distribution centres. The safety of Jamaica’s food supply, already vulnerable to heat, moisture and pests in normal conditions, faces its...

When Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of Jamaica on October 28 as a category-five storm, it left a painful reminder that in disaster zones, hunger can be a stubborn companion to destruction. In response, an international nonprofit organisation known for turning crisis into meals – World Central Kitchen (WCK) – has mobilised with astonishing speed, transforming makeshift kitchens into lifelines...

Few individuals manage to leave their mark in three spheres as vital to society as labour relations, education and media. Dr. Orville Taylor is one of those rare few whose distinguished body of work and expertise in these critical areas continue to impact thousands across Jamaica, the Caribbean and beyond. A specialist in international labour standards and an external collaborator...

The Government of Jamaica continues to demonstrate its commitment to the inclusion and empowerment of children with special needs, through expanded programmes and services. Coordinated through the Special Education Unit (SEU) in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, these initiatives are designed to ensure that every Jamaican child, regardless of ability, has equitable access to quality education, early...

“Put one foot before the other, one step at a time” – this is the advice from retired Senior Parish Court Judge, Hon. Miss Justice Sheron Barnes, for the next generation of jurors, lawyers, and legal professionals. The timeless lesson emphasising patience, persistence, resilience and the power of breaking down large goals into manageable actions, is the philosophy by which...

Persons struggling with feelings of stress and anxiety in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa are being urged to limit their exposure to excessive news about the destruction, including social media content, to safeguard their mental well-being. Director of Mental Health and Substance Use Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne, says that the impact of the...

The atmosphere at National Heroes Park on November 11, was one of deep reflection, pride, and solemn gratitude, as former members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) gathered for the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony. The function, which honours the thousands of Jamaican soldiers who fought and died in World Wars I and II, served as a reminder of the 4,000...