News
February 9, 2026
by Olivia Brown
Kemps Hill High stands tall
After 52 years, Kemps Hill High School in Clarendon is not merely commemorating longevity; it is celebrating survival, growth, and a quiet, but determined rise. This year’s anniversary is being…
February 9, 2026
Safe Haven plants seeds of purposeful elder care
At first glance, Safe Haven Nursing Home on Red Hills Road looks like what you would expect an elder-care facility to be. It is quiet, orderly, and there is a sense of calm. But as one steps inside,…
February 9, 2026
by Monica Dystant
To marry, or remain single: A modern-era dilemma
Marriage has long been accepted as a goal to which healthy individuals should aspire. This institution is perceived in many cultures as the moral path expected of individuals and couples in order to…
February 9, 2026
Mental health can’t wait, warns NSSC
Some students come to school carrying more than books in their bags. They bring anxiety from sleepless nights, quiet grief they suppress, and fears they have learned to hide behind polite smiles. To…
February 9, 2026
Carreras bolsters Project STAR’s Melissa response with $5m donation
Recovery efforts in Project STAR communities that were affected by Hurricane Melissa received a significant boost following a J$5-million donation from Carreras, reinforcing a coordinated approach…
February 9, 2026
by Marcia Thomas
The Jamaica-Cuba relationship in history
The relationship between Jamaica and Cuba has had a long history. The Spanish, following Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, first settled Santo Domingo between 1496-1498. They began formal settlement…
February 9, 2026
Fi We Children Foundation launches anti-violence school project
The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) launched the second year of its Mek Wi Reason: ADR in Schools project, with continued funding support from the government of Canada through the Canada Fund for…
February 9, 2026
Dominican Republic’s helmet-safety push offers lessons for Jamaica
Regional efforts to address motorcycle-related fatalities are gaining momentum, and the Dominican Republic’s helmet-safety reforms are shaping conversations in Jamaica as it strengthens standards…
February 9, 2026
JMMB brings Montego Bay’s business leaders together to chart path for economic renewal
As western Jamaica continues to strengthen recovery momentum and sustain business confidence in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the JMMB Group convened senior private-sector leaders and key…