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Senator Kamina Johnson Smith (right), Jamaica’s minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, and her team in discussion with Nathaniel Peat (left), GJDC UK Rep and Jackson Smith, CEO of Fantasy Wings, following the arrival in Jamaica of the diaspora-le
February 7, 2026

UK relief flight with diaspora support lands in JA

LONDON: A relief flight to Jamaica from the UK arrived last month, delivering nearly three tonnes of essential supplies to vulnerable communities across St Elizabeth and surrounding parishes which…
Award-winning travel writer Dave Rodney at the International Antarctic Centre just after experiencing a simulated ice storm.
February 7, 2026 by Dave Rodney

A Jamaican surviving a simulated Antarctic ice storm

On a trip to New Zealand a few weeks ago, I was blown away by the astounding beauty of this South Pacific retreat. This spotlessly clean destination is overloaded with dramatic alpine vistas, pop-up…
Family and friends gathered in shades of purple at the funeral for Soleta Thomas, held at the East Queen Street Baptist Church on January 24.
February 7, 2026

Soleta Thomas remembered for quiet influence, professional excellence at JPS

Soleta Thomas was remembered on January 24 during her funeral service at East Queen Street Baptist Church in Kingston as a professional of rare steadiness and quiet influence — someone whose work…
Nahjae Nunes
February 7, 2026

Two Jamaicans among finalists for Commonwealth Youth Awards

Two Jamaicans are among four Caribbean nationals named as regional finalists for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, following a competitive selection process that…
From left: Abbi-Gaye Phillipps, co-founder and managing director, and Krishna Phillipps, co-founder and director, cut the ribbon during the opening of Organica Whole Foods Store’s new Montego Bay location in St James. They are joined by team members (fro
February 7, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

New whole foods store to support MoBay’s journey towards healthier lifestyles

WESTERN BUREAU: Jason Russell, president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has welcomed the Organica Whole Foods Store to Montego Bay, saying it is timely and aligned with the…
Ankie Wardekker (left), registered nurse with Team Broken Earth, attends to a community member during the organisation’s visit to McAlpine in Westmoreland on Wednesday.
February 7, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

McAlpine residents get medical boost from outreach partnership

WESTERN BUREAU: Residents of McAlpine, in Westmoreland, recently benefited from a medical outreach initiative conducted by Canadian entity Team Broken Earth, which partnered with the Westmoreland…
Leco Bradford smiles as Marisa Dalrymple‑Philibert (right), minister of state in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, operates the lift to assist him on to the Justice Bus. Looking on are Dian Watson (left), executive director of the Legal
February 7, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

Government intensifies push for disability access to justice

The Government says it is intensifying efforts to ensure that persons with disabilities are fully integrated into the national discourse and are able to access justice with dignity and opportunity.…
The business matchmaking roundtable, organised by CAF within the framework of the International Economic Forum held in Panama last week, was the first of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean. It brought together more than 400 business leaders, who h
February 7, 2026

CAF Business Matchmaking Forum generates over US$72m in commercial expectations

PANAMA CITY, Panama The business matchmaking roundtable, organised by CAF within the framework of the International Economic Forum, was the first of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean. It…
Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service.
February 7, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Jamaica eyes stronger ties as CAF rethinks risk metrics

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says Jamaica is looking to deepen its relationship with CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, noting that the financial institution has grown more…