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Richard Solomon, mayor of Black River.
August 8, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Mayor fully on board for Black River reset

WESTERN BUREAU: Black River Mayor Richard Solomon is embracing the idea of rebuilding the town, which was all but wiped out by Hurricane Melissa, into a stronger, smarter and more resilient town.…
Smith
August 8, 2026

Free back-to-school health checks planned across St Thomas

The St Thomas Health Department will host a series of free back-to-school medical clinics and vaccination drives across the parish throughout August, as part of its annual public health outreach…
Students of the JamCoders Summer Camp pose for a group photo at the August Town Church of Christ Basic School.
August 8, 2026

JamCoders give back to August Town Basic School

A fresh coat of paint, colourful murals and repaired doors have given the August Town Church of Christ Basic School a new lease on life, thanks to 26 young programmers who swapped algorithms for…
Teacher Kimarley Stanley answers the roll call for the ultimate day party experience.
August 9, 2026

Something Extra | Saturday

Rise and Toast kicked off Best Weekend Ever with an Independence Day celebration at Plantation Cove in St Ann on Thursday. The Smirnoff-sponsored event saw patrons put their own spin on the ‘Old…
Dorway
August 8, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Four Paths’ Boys to Men initiative builds confidence, character

For some boys, the journey from childhood to manhood is shaped by challenges that are not always visible in the classroom. Low self-esteem, peer pressure, limited motivation, difficult home…
Alecia Clarke, business solutions manager at JN Bank, listens with interest as Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Chief Executive Officer Garnet Edmondson outlines the capabilities of the Samson One drone, developed by Jamaican technology comp
August 8, 2026

Agribusinesses urged to strengthen operations for long-term growth

Agribusiness operators, including agro-processors and manufacturers, are being encouraged to pay close attention to their production costs, product quality and market demand as they position their…
Ruined remains of the St Elizabeth Parish Court on High Street in Black River, six months after Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025.
August 8, 2026

Black River hurricane command shift - Resilient STETHS named new emergency operations centre for St Elizabeth capital
WESTERN BUREAU: With Hurricane Melissa compromising Black River’s capacity to host the parish’s Emergency Operations Command Centre (EOCC), St Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz has been…
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton (left), in discussion with Regional Director at the Southern Regional Health Authority, Michael Bent during a tour of the expansion project at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, on Wednesday.
August 8, 2026 by Olivia Brown

May Pen Hospital outpatient unit on track for completion next year

Construction of the $642-million outpatient department at May Pen Hospital is progressing on schedule and remains on track for completion next year, a development expected to expand healthcare…
Dancehall artiste Busy Signal (centre) accepts the Reggae Icon Award from Prime Minister Holness as Minister Grange looks on.
August 8, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

A grand celebration of Jamaica 64

A grand celebration of 64 years of Jamaica’s Independence unfolded seamlessly inside a sold-out National Stadium on Thursday at the annual, showpiece event, the Independence Grand Gala. This year, the…