Vendors at the Yallahs market in St. Thomas are breathing a sigh of relief following the official opening of the facility on Friday (March 27) and the end of years of inaccessibility and frustration. The market was locked into a lease for several years and was not being used for its original purpose. Speaking at the opening of the facility,...

Twin sisters, Dr. Tamara Henry-Gilpin and Dr. Tamika Henry are quietly transforming public healthcare, working in parallel roles that mirror not just their training but their shared sense of purpose. Dr. Tamara Henry-Gilpin serves as Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for St. Mary, where she is responsible for the technical services in primary care for the parish. In a neighbouring...

St. Catherine High School recently staged its 14th annual health fair, offering free screenings and wellness services to students and members of the surrounding community. What began in 2012 as a modest students’ council initiative has steadily grown into one of the school’s flagship outreach events, now targeting more than 3,000 individuals. Event organiser and teacher, Jermaine Johnson, said the...

For four decades, Dr. Hortense Ross-Innerarity has charted a course defined by resilience, vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence in Jamaica’s maritime industry. As Superintendent of Pilotage at the Port Authority of Jamaica since 1998, Dr. Ross-Innerarity has helped to shape the nation’s marine pilotage services and has also carved out a legacy as a pioneer for women in...

When Hurricane Melissa battered sections of western Jamaica, the devastation extended far beyond broken roofs and shattered windows. For many elderly residents and vulnerable families, it threatened the comfort and security of homes they had cherished for decades. But a quiet wave of compassion from staff members at the National Housing Trust (NHT) is helping to restore hope – one...

What began in February 2025 as a collaborative project among three engineering students at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), has quickly evolved into a business focused on advancing food security at the institution and in the nearby market. The student-led venture, drawing on expertise from both engineering and agriculture, was officially registered as Agrosphere Enterprise Limited in November 2025...

The National School Environmental Club Programme (NSECP) is playing a pivotal role in positioning Jamaica’s youth at the forefront of efforts to combat the global triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, pollution and climate change. Coordinated by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), the initiative is currently active in more than 40 secondary schools islandwide, equipping students with the...

At a time when digital infrastructure underpins national security and economic stability, the 31st forum of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG 31) will bring together key industry leaders, policymakers, and technical experts to confront the urgent challenges facing the region’s digital infrastructure. From April 14 to 16, regional and international stakeholders will convene at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in...

Twenty-five residents of St. James now have access to housing following the completion of the Mayor of Montego Bay’s ‘Adopt-A-House’ pilot programme, launched in response to the devastation caused across the parish by Hurricane Melissa. The $3.5-million pilot phase was officially launched at the St. James Municipal Corporation in February, through a partnership involving the Community Dreams Foundation (CDF), the...