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he police are advising members of the public to use alternative routes where possible.
19 Oct, 2025 0

Police advise motorists to avoid section of the Junction main road

The police are advising the public that the Junction main road in the vicinity of Brandon Hill, St Andrew, has become hazardous as trees and other debris are blocking the roadway. In addition,…
Donna-Gaye Brady, inspector of poor at The Marie Atkins Night Shelter, says the group that organised Saturday’s feeding of persons at the shelter adhered to the call for cooperation and, as a result, the activity went smoothly.
19 Oct, 2025 0

Charities heeding the call to direct homeless feeding programmes through shelters

Acting Inspector of Poor at the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, Donna-Gaye Brady, says the Poor Relief Department has been receiving numerous calls from individuals and organisations…
The epicentre was located 8 km south of Buff Bay, Portland.
19 Oct, 2025 0

Minor earthquake rocks Jamaica

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, has confirmed that a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 was felt across several parishes of Jamaica on Sunday. The epicentre was…
Kamla Persad Bissessar
19 Oct, 2025 0

Trinidad doubles down on position regarding US military presence in the region

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday reiterated its reason for standing apart from its CARICOM neighbours in declining to back a regional position on key security and regional…
Shani Duncan-Falconer (left), senior corporate manager at JMMB Group SME Resource Centre, with Primrose Oliver of Called Out Gospel Radio, during the PowHerful Women in Business Meet & Greet at AC Hotel, Kingston.
19 Oct, 2025 0

JMMB welcomes third cohort of PowHerful Women in Business

The JMMB Group, through its SME Resource Centre, welcomed 23 Jamaican women entrepreneurs – part of a total 33 participants from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago – to the third cohort of its PowHERful…
Robert Scott, CEO Lifespan Distribution, delivers his address at the recent Black Congressional Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.
19 Oct, 2025 0

Robert Scott shines at Black Congressional Caucus Foundation’s legislative conference

Robert Scott, CEO of Lifespan Distribution Ltd and distinguished TEDx Clarkstown alumni, recently participated in a high-profile panel at the Black Congressional Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual…
Melarka Williams, CEO of TheHiveCareers.
19 Oct, 2025 0

TheHiveCareers unveils career development service

TheHiveCareers announced the launch of its career development service, designed to support individuals at every stage of their professional journey. Whether it is a parent looking to guide their…
Representatives from JPS, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Independent Cadet Unit, Courtyard Marriott and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force following the beach cleanup activity at Sturridge Park mangrove site in Kingston
19 Oct, 2025 0

Over 950 pounds of waste removed from Sturridge Park mangrove site

JPS, through its Environmental Affairs Department and its philanthropic arm, the JPS Foundation, participated in the coastal clean-up activity held on International Coastal Cleanup Day (September 20).
Panellists, including Floyd Green (right), minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, at the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum 2025 at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy last week.
19 Oct, 2025 0

Green champions Caribbean irrigation, investment priorities at FAO food forum

Jamaica last week underscored its leadership in advancing climate-resilient agriculture and regional food security during the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2025, a flagship event of the World Food…