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JMMB team members and parents at the recently organised CHAMP Parenting Conference in Montego Bay.
December 15, 2025

JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation empowers parents

The JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the JMMB Group, recently partnered with Talk Up Yout’s CHAMP (Child Home and Mentorship Project) Parenting Conference, held at the S Hotel…
Lifespan Spring Water Sales Associate Kayla Scott and her colleague Nickolas Brown – a warehouse and inventory clerk.
December 15, 2025

Duty over despair

Two Montego Bay-based employees of Lifespan are being hailed as quiet heroes of Hurricane Melissa, after choosing duty over despair in the days when their own lives were upended by crisis.
A canine and its handler conduct real-life search at the port as trainer Colonel (Ret) Chavez looks on.
December 15, 2025

Customs gets boost to border protection capacities through new canine programme

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is continuing to enhance its border security capabilities, this time with the introduction of its Canine Unit, a critical milestone in the agency’s ongoing mission to…
Participants take part in a practice session as programme facilitator Travis Graham (background) observes and guides the exercise.
December 15, 2025

Men take lead in Project STAR-supported community mentorship

A group of emerging community leaders from across Jamaica is gearing up to guide young people toward safer, more supportive futures through a newly launched mentorship programme implemented by Project…
Lady Allen (third left) engages in conversation with Claudine Allen (second left), general manager, JN Foundation; Carla Myrie (third right), executive director of the Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF); Alfred ‘Frano’ Francis (second right), directo
December 15, 2025

Hurricane-affected women entrepreneurs to benefit from Race for Hope proceeds

Five women entrepreneurs in western Jamaica who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa are set to benefit from proceeds from the 2026 JN Group Race for Hope 5K and Kids Fun Run, which will support their…
Prime Minister Andrew Holness
December 15, 2025

PM assigns UDC to lead Black River cleanup

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced that the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will lead the cleanup of the town of Black River as recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa move into a…
Writer-director Rob Reiner poses for a portrait on May 2, 2016, in New York.
December 15, 2025

US director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead

Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally …” and “This Is…
Smith died on Sunday following a brief illness.
December 15, 2025

‘An outstanding media leader’ - Grange hails late RJRGLEANER CEO

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister Olivia Grange has expressed sorrow at the sudden passing of Anthony Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group. Smith…
The St Elizabeth Parish Court was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025.
December 15, 2025

UDC mobilises for Black River clean-up following Holness order

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) says clean-up work in Black River, St Elizabeth, will begin "shortly", as it prepares to take charge of debris removal and restoration efforts…