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Governor General Sir Patrick Allen
August 1, 2026 by Albert Ferguson/Gleaner Writer

GG urges unity, compassion as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa

WESTERN BUREAU: Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has urged Jamaicans to remain united in faith and purpose as the nation continues its recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, saying resilience is measured not simply by surviving hardship but by the collective determination to rebuild stronger communities.

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Senator Marlon Morgan (left), parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, presents the Outstanding Leadership in Education Award to Dr Mark Smith, principal of Munro College and immediate past president of the Jamai
August 1, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

REGION OF CHAMPIONS

WESTERN BUREAU: Rhoda Crawford, minister of state in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, has credited the resilience and leadership of Region Five’s principals for transforming…
Former Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Vanessa Llewellyn (left) pauses for a photo with Miss Anieta Bailey, community relations education officer for Region 5 of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information.
July 31, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

‘I had to be The Iron Lady’ - Llewellyn opens up on court challenge to tenure, urges educators to never play victim
WESTERN BUREAU: Drawing on the bruising constitutional challenge against her tenure as Jamaica’s chief prosecutor, Paula Llewellyn on Wednesday urged educators still bouncing back from Hurricane…
Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon addressing the St James Municipal Corporation Emancipation and Independence Church Service at the Norwood Seventh-day Adventist Church on Saturday.
July 28, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Vernon calls for unity, decisive leadership ahead of Emancipendence

WESTERN BUREAU: History will judge today’s generation not by its intentions, but by its actions, according to Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon, who is challenging Jamaicans to embrace resilience,…
From left: Theodore Notise, the first recipient of a new home from the GrassROOTS Community Foundation, with Sabrina Webster, programme director, GrassROOTS Community Foundation; Dr Janice Johnson-Dias, pesident, GrassROOTS Community Foundation; Opposition
July 27, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

New home, new hope for single father and twins

WESTERN BUREAU: Nine months after Hurricane Melissa destroyed several homes in Flanker, St James, a United States-based philanthropic organisation has stepped forward, investing thousands of US…
Dr Janice Johnson Dais founder of the GrassROOTS Community Foundation interacting with the girls from Flankersduring one of her literacy empowerment sessions at the St James Parish Library.
July 24, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

US-based philanthropist looks to transform St James Parish Library

WESTERN BUREAU: Convinced that education remains one of the most powerful weapons in the fight against crime and poverty, Jamaica-born academic and philanthropist Dr Janice Johnson Dias has decided to…
July 14, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

SCAM ALERT FOR GANJA GROWERS
WESTERN BUREAU: Traditional cannabis cultivators and prospective investors are being warned to guard against scams, misinformation and false promises as Jamaica’s regulated medicinal cannabis…
July 11, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Chris Gayle’s Rich Rum venture hailed as boost to Brand Jamaica
WESTERN BUREAU: Cricket icon Chris Gayle’s entry into the premium rum industry is being described as a strong endorsement of Jamaica’s capacity to produce globally competitive brands. Delano…
July 10, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Chybar urges shared responsibility for healthcare crisis
WESTERN BUREAU: Businessman Moses Chybar, president of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce and a practicing wellness coach, is urging Jamaicans to take greater personal responsibility for their…
July 7, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

DBJ to relaunch GEMINI Programme following review
WESTERN BUREAU: In a move aimed at expanding support for small businesses, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be relaunching its Growth and Expansion of MsMes through Innovation and…