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Dr Delroy Fray (left) sharing a light moment with Dr.Julio Rodrigues, the global president of the International College of Dentists (ICD), after receiving his ICD fellowship citation.
August 27, 2026 by Adrian Frater

Western medical professionals receive prestigious international dental fellowship

Western Bureau: Prominent western Jamaica-based medical professionals Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), and Dr Christopher Ogunsalu, professor of…
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August 27, 2026

UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA’s Infantino over World Cup sell-off

MONACO (AP) — UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon.
August 27, 2026

Changes coming to school board appointment process

The Government is moving to reform the process for appointing school boards, with proposed changes to include objective standards for selecting members and fit-and-proper criteria for board…
August 27, 2026

St James man charged over stabbing at domino game

A 33-year-old St James man has been charged for stabbing a man during a fight that erupted at a game of dominoes. Charged with wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon is Oshane…
Dorreth Heman, female Farmer in Waterford, Guys Hill, tries to salvage tomatoes from her field. She says the drought has affected her entire farm forcing her to purchase food that she normally produced.
August 27, 2026

Earth Today | UNEP report champions Drought Resilience Capacity Index

AS PARTS of the world, including Jamaica, wrestle with drought conditions made worse by the intense heat, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a technical report that proposes…
Elkhorn and staghorn corals once dominated Caribbean reefs.
August 27, 2026

Earth Today | The case for sharing the Caribbean’s toughest corals

THE CARIBBEAN’S living reef architecture is disappearing within our lifetime, threatening the future of Caribbean fisheries, beaches and marine tourism. Across the Caribbean, prolonged heat stress…
CIBC Caribbean, in partnership with National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), presented nine principals with a J$50,000 Mastercard® Prepaid Card each, in recognition of their unwavering dedication to their schools and communities during the reco
August 27, 2026

Corporate Hands | CIBC Caribbean honours principals

From left: Granville Gayle CEO NSL; Deputy Commissioner Sean Martin, JFB; OIC Fire Rescue Operations, Acting Deputy Commissioner Julian Davis-Buckle, JFB; Commissioner Stewart Beckford, JFB, reviewing the donated items.
August 27, 2026

Corporate Hands | National Safety facilitates international donation to Jamaica Fire Brigade

Bert Tomlinson Jr (left), director, Bert’s Auto Parts Foundation, and Roxanne Edwards-Chambers (right), junior human resources officer, Bert’s Auto Parts, celebrate with 16 young achievers receiving scholarships and grants from the foundation as part o
August 27, 2026

Corporate Hands | Bert’s Foundation awards $1.46M to 16 PEP achievers