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From left: Maurva Hines-Stone, operator of the Stone Ridge honey brand in Garlands, St James; Hugh Smith, the chief plant protection officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining’s Apiculture Unit; and Romario Scott, operator of the Scott
15 Aug, 2026 0

Sweet truth - Beekeepers to be educated on how to identify genuine honey

WESTERN BUREAU: Beekeepers and other stakeholders in Jamaica’s apiculture industry are poised to receive educational sessions on how to identify genuine honey and distinguish it from fake or…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino
15 Aug, 2026 0

Grenada FA backs Infantino

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): The Grenada Football Association (GFA) has thrown its full weight behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino following his abrupt decision to scrap the proposed FIFA Forward…
Shimron Hetmyer
15 Aug, 2026 0

Hetmyer hails perfect start as Amazon Warriors dominate Kingsmen

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC): Shimron Hetmyer might have contributed just a single run with the bat, but the Guyana Amazon Warriors talisman batter was all smiles here on Thursday evening as his side…
Funeral programmes for Owen Lenox Moncrieffe, better known as Fantan Mojah.
15 Aug, 2026 0

Music fraternity represents at thanksgiving service for Fantan Mojah

Members of the entertainment fraternity, some of whom have not been seen at a thanksgiving service in a long time, were present on Thursday at the University Chapel, Mona, to pay their respects to…
left: The Spaces Jamaica team (from left) Janine Boulevard, administrative assistant; Janelle Pantry-Coke, creative director; Tianna James, intern; and Toni-Ann Hibbert, marketing officer, during the Strawberry community outreach on July 26.
15 Aug, 2026 0

GoodHeart | Spaces delivers on ‘Rebuild with Heart’ promise

Last November, as Spaces Jamaica prepared to mark its 18th anniversary, Hurricane Melissa devastated communities across western Jamaica, leaving countless families displaced. Founder and Creative…
Representational image of graduates throwing their caps
15 Aug, 2026 0

Editorial | Empower youth to succeed

Jamaica’s youth, who comprise 28 per cent of the island’s population, remain disproportionately at risk. For example, at 11.7 per cent, youth unemployment is nearly three times the national average.…
Shaw
15 Aug, 2026 0

Lucea road repairs halted after first day

Western Bureau: A long-awaited road rehabilitation project in Lucea, Hanover, has been temporarily delayed after seawater affected repair works along the town’s main thoroughfare. The National Works…
Letters
15 Aug, 2026 0

The anxiety of transitioning from classroom to work

THE EDITOR, Madam: Each August brings a quiet but powerful ritual: a new class of college graduates steps into the world of work. This year is no exception, and it is worth pausing to reflect on what…
Letters
15 Aug, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | Addressing declining birth rate and national development

THE EDITOR, Madam: Decades have been spent in planning for economic growth, new infrastructure, stronger public services and a more productive workforce. Yet, one important part of that future is…