Ministry highlights GIS role in strengthening Jamaica’s disaster preparedness
The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development is highlighting the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in strengthening Jamaica’s ability to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. The ministry says reliable spatial information is critical to identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and guiding decisions that protect lives and communities. The issue was highlighted on Friday during the launch of Geography Awareness Month 2026, being observed under the theme, ‘GIS in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Planning’.
PARTY TRAGEDY - Bartender’s death at Halloween festival leaves family, friends seeking answers
The family of 22-year-old bartender Shaquille Borris Sproul said it is considering taking legal action against the organisers of the SCREAM Halloween Festival following his death while working at the event on Saturday night. Police sources believe Sproul may have been electrocuted. Reports are that Sproul was seen falling to the ground during the event, which was being held at Mas Camp in St Andrew. He subsequently became unresponsive.
Opposition parties stage new protest against the elections chief
NEW DELHI (AP): India’s opposition parties on Sunday renewed calls for the resignation of the country’s election chief, staging fresh protests in the latest display of public dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Ten-man roadblock - Champions Portmore forced to come from behind to earn MoBay draw
Defending champions Portmore United came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Montego Bay United (MBU) in their Legend Jamaica Premier League encounter at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay yesterday. MBU were reduced to 10 men in the 26th minute when Okeemo Jones was sent off for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
Garden party ends in stalemate
Shaw’s scoring streak continues as City clip Lionesses
Sammy wants same attitude for second Test
Matea Mahal Smith is Miss Jamaica World 2026
Matea Mahal Smith has been crowned Miss Jamaica World 2026, emerging from a pool of 23 contestants. The 24-year-old aspiring doctor, who wore the Miss Aveeno sash, was named the winner at the grand coronation held at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College in St Andrew on Sunday night. She was crowned by the 2025 queen, Neveah Allen. Celine Walters, the second runner-up, was named Miss Earth Jamaica, while first runner-up Daniella Bullock received the Miss International Jamaica title.
One-of-a kind musical farewell for Jackie Jackson
JCDC celebrates partners and sponsors
Theatres to dim lights in honour of Sir Patrick Stewart
Monty Alexander honoured in France
Elite gets buyout offer, directors issue caution
Resource Assets Ltd, a St Lucia-registered company, has offered to buy all of Elite Diagnostic Ltd's issued ordinary shares at $1.60 each, a price that equates roughly to the medical-imaging company's book value. The stock fell 5.0 per cent on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday to $1.70. "The board has not yet formed a view on the merits of the offer," Elite said in a notice to shareholders, which disclosed that an independent committee of directors now reviews the terms alongside the company's legal adviser and an independent financial adviser.
Palace bets on arcades and bars as film revenue falls
Mandeville to get steady water by Christmas
Social media real estate posts face regulatory scrutiny
Videos
British-Jamaican model Reece Nelson attracts Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Versace, and Gucci
Luxury fashion houses love Reece Nelson. Be it Burberry or Versace, the British-Jamaican model’s impressive run of high-profile bookings continues. He is among the models selected by Dolce & Gabbana (D&G) for its new men’s global advertising campaign. “It’s always been on my bucket list to tick off a campaign of that calibre,” admits the 23-year-old stunner, born to a mother from St Catherine and a father who hails from Trelawny.
Something Extra | Saturday
GoodHeart | Three families get fresh start post-Melissa
Editorial | Funding CAFFE
You don’t have to admire Winston Churchill, or his hypocrisy over who deserved this form of government, to embrace the essential truth of his observation about democracy. “Many forms of government have been tried and will be tried in this world of sin and woe,” Sir Winston said in a speech in the British Commons 79 years ago this month. “No one pretends that democracy is all-wise. “Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except for all other forms that have been tried from time to time.”
Ronald Thwaites | Can Jamaica afford its government?
Tesha Prussia | Time to legislate against bullying
Ruthlyn James | The bully’s uniform
Editorial | Due process for public servants
Photo Gallery
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Pearl Harbor survivors watch a vintage WWII airplane fly over Pearl Harbor at the ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in 2013, in Honolulu.
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Members and volunteers of the Ananda Marga pose for a photograph as they prepare to head out to distribute relief supplies to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
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West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer celebrates scoring a half century during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Zimbabwe on Monday.
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Glenmuir High School players in a celebratory mood.