Tokyo 2020 Olympics volunteer, Teiyana Kawashima Stojkovic whose act of kindness assisted 110m hurdles Olympic Gold Medallist, Hansle Parchment secure victory, is now in Jamaica. The Olympics volunteer gave the athlete taxi fare to get to the track and field stadium to compete in the final, after he accidentally boarded the bus to the aquatic venue. Ms. Stojkovic, who hails...

The Government has been steadily and consistently investing in the capacity of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) to improve garbage collection islandwide and maintain a clean and sustainable environment. Since 2016, the Administration has spent billions of dollars to purchase 165 new garbage trucks, which have been added to the agency’s fleet to enhance waste management in communities....

If ever there was an embodiment of the adage ‘age is just a number’, it would be the impressive showing at the Sunshine Senior Citizens Club’s pre-Valentine’s Day High Tea, on Tuesday (February 11), in Morant Bay, St. Thomas. Donned in various red and white outfits, senior citizens from the Eastern parish spent the afternoon inside the Anglican Church Hall...

The National Child Diversion Programme aims to redirect children having run-ins with the law onto a better path. To achieve this, children, aged 12 to 17 who are referred, must participate in a mentorship programme. This sees them being paired with adults, deemed capable of positively impacting their behaviour, who act as their mentors. The national programme is spearheaded by...

In a tale of perseverance and determination, former ward of the State, Dr. Kemar Henry, has defied the odds to fulfil his dream of becoming a dentist. The 29-year-old practitioner achieved this after pursuing the Doctor of Medical Dentistry programme at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), which he enrolled in after completing his secondary education at Titchfield High School...

The Moneague College in St. Ann has reached a significant milestone in its near seven-decade history, having received institutional accreditation from the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). The designation makes the college the seventh institution to receive this prestigious recognition, and the accomplishment reflects the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, operational standards, and student success. For more than two decades,...

Local stakeholders are eagerly awaiting the completion of the US$274-million Montego Bay Perimeter Road project, which promises to boost business by alleviating the city's long-standing traffic issues. The new roadway, which is being constructed as a bypass for the city, is 55 per cent completed and scheduled for delivery in May 2026. It includes the Montego River Ridge Bridge, which...

The Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) has made its way to Jamaica, bringing with it significant ecological and economic concerns. While this invasive species, first identified in Clarendon, has rapidly spread across eight of the island’s 14 parishes, experts from the National Environmental Planning Agency (NEPA) and the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (CCAM) are working to mitigate its impact...

Jamaica is getting ready for Sea Trade 2025, one of the largest cruise trade shows globally, taking place from April 7 to 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Centre, Miami, Florida. Celebrating 40 years, the event promises to draw the industry's major interests and stakeholders, including cruise line executives and key government officials. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said...