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Dwight Crawford, deputy mayor of Montego Bay and councillor for the Spring Garden Division in the St James Municipal Corporation, and his sister Kimika Crawford, present tributes during the thanksgiving service for their father, businessman Ruel Alphanso C
11 Dec, 2025 0

Businessman Ruel Crawford remembered for integrity, family values

WESTERN BUREAU: A subdued atmosphere hung over the Ridgemount United Church in Mandeville, Manchester, yesterday as relatives and well-wishers said farewell to businessman Ruel Alphanso Crawford, a…
Commander Alvin Gayle, director general of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.
11 Dec, 2025 0

1,000 Jamaicans still in shelters

Over 1,000 Jamaicans remain in shelters almost six weeks after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The Category 5 storm, which slammed into Jamaica on October 28, making landfall on the western belt,…
The roof of Haven View Villas and Spa in Bluefields, Westmoreland, severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa.
11 Dec, 2025 0

Part I: Homelessness to homeownership to Melissa

This is the first in a series highlighting the impact of Hurricane Melissa on the Bluefields Organic Farm and Haven View Villas and Spa , an eco-tourism facility operated by Keith R Wedderburn in…
The Art Centre at Olympia Gallery on Old Hope Road.
11 Dec, 2025 0

An artful Christmas from Olympia Gallery

Olympia Gallery, at 202 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6, is one of Jamaica’s best-known art spaces, with works always on sale. The gallery is housed in a distinctive building designed by Jamaican engineer,…
From left: Chaplain Reverend Karl Henlin, past member Grace England, guitarist Lewis Campbell, pianist Karen Henry and drummer Odean Taylor after the Portmore Chorale’s Christmas concert at the Church of the Holy Spirit.
11 Dec, 2025 0

Portmore Chorale marks 40 years

The Portmore Chorale once again lit up the stage with a performance blending vocal mastery, spiritual depth and the vibrant cultural energy that has defined the ensemble for four decades. This…
Sponsors of the Matthew 25:40 Project gather for the official unveiling of the donors’ plaque during the handover of the transitional hostel at Matthew 25:40 Boys’ Home on Tuesday.
11 Dec, 2025 0

Hostel ready for orphaned youth living with HIV

The Kiwanis Club of North St Andrew (KCNSA) has completed a transitional hostel for orphaned young men at the Matthew 25:40 Boys’ Home, run by Mustard Seed Communities in Kingston. Once a…
Amanda Samuels, owner of Bites and Boxes by Amanda.
11 Dec, 2025 0

Sweetness and scripture inspire student’s business venture

In a time when many young people struggle to balance academics with financial pressures, one determined baker is proving that passion, creativity and perseverance can open doors to opportunity. …
The MultiCare Youth Foundation’ Executive Director Mitzian Turner (right), administrative manager Ann Astwood (2nd right), and senior project officer Ganesh Nactie (centre back in black) led their hardworking team in celebrating their protegees’ and Pr
11 Dec, 2025 0

Youth gain skills through MultiCare, Starbucks initiative

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) and partners have announced the completion of the Starbucks YUTE Work II programme, which provided life skills and employability training to 53 young people from…
In this aerial photo provided by Wai Hun Aung, damaged buildings are seen at the hospital that was allegedly hit by a military air strike in Mrauk-U township in Rakhine state, Myanmar on December 11, 2025.
11 Dec, 2025 0

Myanmar military strike kills 34 patients at a hospital

(AP) - An airstrike by Myanmar ’s military destroyed a hospital in an area controlled by a leading rebel armed force, killing 34 patients and medical staff, according to a local rescue worker and…