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Michael Duncan, of the Grand Palladium Hotel, explains solar energy conversion to the visiting students and teachers.
December 9, 2025 by Bryan Miller

Grand Palladium exposes students, teachers to practical STEM tech

WESTERn BUREAU: Teachers and students from five high schools and one teacher’s college got a chance to see the concept of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) being used practically…
From left: Sylvanus Thompson, Vivienne Nelson-Campbell and Chris Campbell pose with their awards on Monday.
December 9, 2025 by Neil Armstrong

Diaspora pride

TORONTO, Canada: Four Jamaican-Canadians were celebrated with national honours on Monday during the annual Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards on the lawns of…
Dr Ralph Gonsalves, prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, virtually addressing Tuesday’s forum at the UWI Regional Headquarters in St Andrew.
December 9, 2025 by Lester Hinds

Gonsalves criticises T&T’s support for US military strikes in the Caribbean

Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has labelled the Trinidad and Tobago government’s support for ongoing US military action in the Caribbean as “misguided”.
Lloyd Carney, chancellor of the University of Technology and recipient of membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, with Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and A
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

Service over self

Jamaicans are being encouraged to place greater emphasis on service to country as a vital part of nation-building. The call comes from Lloyd Carney, who was one of more than 140 Jamaicans honoured…
Adrian ‘Ajani’ Ellis after being conferred with the Badge of Honour for Gallantry during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held on the lawns of King’s House in St Andrew yesterday.
December 9, 2025

A hero’s welcome

Teenage hero Adrian Ellis, who saved the life of his friend following a bloody mishap, was greeted with loud cheers and a standing ovation as he proudly walked to collect his award for gallantry at…
Justice Kissock Laing (right) receiving his membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

‘Accidental’ jurist Kissock Laing appreciative of national honour

For Justice Kissock Laing, being a judge was never part of the plan. But today, he is not only living his dream at the highest levels of the judiciary, but has been bestowed with a national honour for…
Damion Crawford addresses an October 14 sitting of Parliament.
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Crawford urges parliamentary debate on Patterson Report

Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford is urging the Government to debate the Orlando Patterson-led Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) Report in Parliament, arguing that the…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon (centre) stands with representatives from the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany (from left) Sisters Odette Haddad, Rose Chang, Helen Rose, and Teresita DeSouza, who were presented with the Key to the City of Montego Bay and a
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Franciscan Sisters of Allegany receive Key to the City in MoBay

WESTERN BUREAU: Monday’s Heroes’ Day celebration was an emotional milestone for the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany as they received a special citation and the Key to the City of Montego Bay, St James,…
Retired judge Sheron Barnes (right) receives the 2025 Mayor’s Special Award for her contributions to the justice system from Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon during St James’ Heroes Day Civic Awards Ceremony at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay in St Jame
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Retired judge cites past teaching, journalism experiences in journey to special award

WESTERN BUREAU: Retired jurist Sheron Barnes has applied many lessons over several years from her time as a teacher and a journalist to her 15 years of experience as a judge, which have culminated in…