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Debbie Grant (left), widow of Louis Grant, and Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals, unveil the plaque bearing Grant’s name at the newly built conference centre at Sandals Dunn’s River.
March 5, 2026 by Carl Gilchrist

Sandals Dunn’s River unveils conference centre

Speaker after speaker paid glowing tribute to the late Louis Grant, reflecting on his pivotal role in the success of Sandals Resorts International and the wider tourism sector over his six decades in…
Dr David McBean, executive director of the Mona School of Business and Management (right), and Deidre-Ann Burrell, Programme Officer at the Development Bank of Jamaica, mark DBJ’s $3 million commitment to the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition, a par
March 5, 2026

DBJ strengthens support for student start‑ups

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has deepened its support for youth entrepreneurship with a $3 million investment in the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition, a flagship initiative of the Mona…
Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for the Deaf, Kimberly Sherlock Marriot-Blake.
March 5, 2026

Sign language training for public libraries launched

The Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) has launched a phased Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) training programme aimed at eliminating communication barriers within the nation’s public…
The Gleaner’s Rudolph Brown is presented with a citation in recognition of his 37 years of service to photojournalism at the Press Association of Jamaica’s veteran luncheon held on March 4, 2026 at J. Wray and Nephew’s office, Dominica Drive, New Kin
March 5, 2026 by Karen Madden

PAJ honours veterans for 200 years of service to journalism

A combined 200 years of service to journalism was celebrated on Tuesday as the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) honoured six long-time practitioners at its Veterans Awards Luncheon at J. Wray and…
A team from the Cuban Medical Brigade arriving in the Caribbean
March 5, 2026

Jamaica to end 50-year-old medical programme with Cuba

Jamaica has discontinued its medical cooperation programme with Cuba, the foreign ministry announced Thursday. The move ends a five-decade relationship under which healthcare workers from the…
Jamaica Baptist Union President Reverend Davewin C Thomas.
March 5, 2026

Jamaica Baptist Union to consider overseas recruitment to address pastor shortage

Newly installed Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) President Reverend Davewin Thomas says recruiting pastors from abroad will be among the options the denomination will consider to address a severe shortage…
March 5, 2026

Petrojam says motorists spared full impact of global fuel price increases

Petrojam says its pricing mechanism has shielded motorists from the full impact of rising global fuel costs, noting that recent increases in international benchmark prices were not fully passed on in…
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Robert Montague (centre); Permanent Secretary, Arlene Williams; and Chairman of Morant Bay Urban Centre Li
March 5, 2026

Seven Gov't entities sign leases at Morant Bay Urban Centre

Seven government entities have signed lease agreements to occupy spaces at the Morant Bay Urban Centre, signalling what officials say is a major step toward activating the $6-billion commercial…
United States Congressman Carlos A Gimenez. (Gleaner via official website of Congressman Carlos A Gimenez.)
March 5, 2026

US lawmaker who criticised Holness welcomes Jamaica ending Cuban medical programme

United States Congressman Carlos A Gimenez has praised Jamaica’s decision to discontinue its medical cooperation programme with Cuba, describing the long-running arrangement as a “pathetic, criminal…