KPH marks 250 years with free health fair
More than 250 people accessed free health screenings, wellness education and medical support last Thursday as the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) hosted a Health and Wellness Fair at St William Grant Park in downtown Kingston as part of its 250th anniversa
JN Bank highlights support for farmers, businesses at Denbigh
JN Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Jamaicas agricultural sector, highlighting financing solutions aimed at helping farmers and agribusiness operators recover, expand and build resilience following recent challenges, including the impac
Portmore lose Caribbean Cup opener
Portmore United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Salcedo of the Dominican Republic to start their CONCACAF Caribbean Cup 2026 campaign on a losing note. Salcedo went 2-0 up through goals from Daniel Jamesley in the 33rd minute and Anyelo Gomez in the 45th. The Ja
Paramount nearly quadruples profit despite Melissa
Paramount Trading Jamaica Ltd nearly quadrupled its net profit for the financial year ended May 2026, powered by cost discipline and one-off gains that offset a revenue dip linked to the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The Junior Market company reported net
Michael W. Smith, Papa San strike powerful balance at Come Alive
Long after dusk settled over Kings House East Lawn, the crowd was still on its feet. Hands stretched into the night air, familiar choruses rolled across the grounds and, with each change in tempo, thousands responded as one. At times, the lawn felt lik
Editorial | The value of Mahama's idea
The value of Ghanaian President John Mahamas proposal for the integration of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) lies not in its immediate economic prospects. It will take time to develop significant
Emancipation Jubilee was a resounding success
THE EDITOR, Madam: I recently attended the annual Emancipation Jubilee at Seville Heritage Park in St Ann and can confidently say it was one of the best in the 10 years that I have been attending the event. Even before reaching the venue, it was clear tha
Isla Verde champions eco-friendly living for J'can families
Jamaican consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the products they bring into their homes, creating growing demand for safer, environmentally responsible household essentials. However, according to Isla Verde Founder Christina Issa, one of the bi
KPH marks 250 years with free health fair
More than 250 people accessed free health screenings, wellness education and medical support last Thursday as the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) hosted a Health and Wellness Fair at St William Grant Park in downtown Kingston as part of its 250th anniversa
Hundreds evacuated after Fuego volcano erupts
GUATEMALA CITY (AP): Guatemala remained on alert yesterday after evacuating hundreds of people following an eruption the day before of the Fuego volcano, which is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and one of Central Americas most active volcanoes. The c