News
August 6, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Churches plead for Haitians
WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches (JUGC) is calling on the Government to treat Haitians who risk their lives to reach Jamaica by sea, to seek asylum, with more dignity and…
August 6, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Jamaica to take spotlight at NYPD headquarters
The doors of One Police Plaza, the headquarters of the New York Police Department (NYPD), will be thrown open on August 11 to Jamaicans and friends when the Jamaican American Law Enforcement…
August 6, 2026
PAHO warns digital marketing threatens breastfeeding
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling on countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen protections for families against the growing digital marketing of…
August 6, 2026
Healthy Heroes in Action
Hi, boys and girls! Welcome back to another exciting edition of Children’s Own Watch & Win! This week, we’re on a mission to become Healthy Heroes! Did you know that the little things you do…
August 6, 2026
Agreement reached to expand early HIV diagnosis in the C’bean
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it will collaborate with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to expand early HIV diagnosis across Latin America and the Caribbean. The initiative aims…
August 6, 2026
AHF programme equips 30 youth with workplace, life skills
Thirty young Jamaicans have completed four weeks of workplace exposure, skills training and personal development under the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Jamaica’s 2026 Summer Employment and…
August 6, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Honour for a lifesaver - Blood donations hero Sonya Maria Binns-Lawrence recognised for meritorious service
Jamaica’s all-time leading blood donor, Sonya Maria Binns-Lawrence, has been recognised with the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service for her contribution to the field of health and wellness.…
August 6, 2026
Leaders call for unity, resilience, and nation-building as Jamaica marks 64 years
As Jamaica marks its 64th anniversary of Independence today, citizens are being urged by the country’s leaders to embrace resilience, unity and a renewed commitment to nation-building. In their…
August 6, 2026
Advertorial | Jamaica joins the AI race: Meet OpenJM AI - the Caribbean’s first independent AI
The following content is created and paid for by Crimsontide AI Limited Crimsontide AI Limited, in partnership with Open Jamaica AI Limited, is proud to announce the launch of OpenJM AI on…