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Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton (second left) speaks at the opening of CARPHA’s antimicrobial resistance regional reference referral laboratory at Hope Gardens, St Andrew. Listening are (from left) Andrew Bowden, development lead at
August 12, 2026

CARPHA opens lab in Jamaica

The region’s capacity to track, test and respond to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been bolstered with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) establishing its new regional reference referral…
Claudine Allen (second left), general manager of the JN Foundation, presents a cheque to Charmaine McKenzie (second right), acting director of field operations at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation. Sharing in the moment are Omar Wright (left), lea
August 12, 2026

JN Foundation improves safety, water access at Santa Cruz Women’s Centre

Teenage mothers attending the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation’s Santa Cruz location in St Elizabeth will now benefit from a safer and more secure learning environment following an investment by…
Shannon Palmer
August 12, 2026 by Keisha Hill

JWN Scholar overcomes tragedy to earn degree

Determination shapes scholar’s path through loss and achievement Life has a way of testing even the strongest among us. For Shannon Palmer, each challenge has become another step towards achieving her…
Johnann Davy
August 12, 2026

Navigating tomorrow

International Youth Day, recognised today, celebrates young people and their invaluable contribution to our society. With the proliferation of artificial intelligence, the growing influence of social…
Laurette Thomas-Adams (centre), chief executive officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), and Shirley Moncrieffe (right), manager for Donor and Partnership Management at the National Education Trust, congratulate the top female P
August 12, 2026 by Tiffany Pryce

PEP students triumph in State care

One hundred and ninety children in State care are being celebrated for successfully completing the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination as they prepare to take the next step in their education. The…
Former Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson.
August 12, 2026

Patterson calls For Global South unity

Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson has called for the abandonment of “separatism and division” by the Global South, urging its nations to unite in defence of a fairer global order. The former prime…
The man was arrested at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, on Monday while he was waiting with his wife to board a flight to the United States where they reside, his attorney Donnovan Collins confirmed.
August 12, 2026

Suspect in brawl at 'Zimi Seh Beach Party' in custody, to face ID parade

A man who the police suspect was involved in a brawl at the Zimi Seh Beach Party at Puerto Seco Beach in Discovery Bay, St Ann, on Sunday is to face an identification parade today, his attorney has…
August 12, 2026

Two charged over seizure of 200 rounds of ammunition in St James

The police have charged the two persons who were detained following the seizure of 200 rounds of ammunition during an operation along Fairfield Road in St James. Thirty-two-year-old Jermaine Graham,…
August 12, 2026

Labour Ministry steps in to assist Coopers Pen, Trelawny families after homes demolished

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says it is providing support to families affected by the demolition of homes in Coopers Pen, Trelawny on Tuesday. The Ministry said in a statement on…