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May 9, 2026
Chest Hospital blood collection centre to undergo $16-million facelift amid critical shortage
The National Chest Hospital Blood Collection Centre is set to undergo major rehabilitation works following the signing of a $16-million contract on Friday, part of a wider push to strengthen voluntary…
May 9, 2026
NWC proposes meeting with St James community over water supply problems
The National Water Commission (NWC) says it will meet with residents of McGhie Top in Salt Spring, St James, as concerns persist over ongoing disruptions to water supply in the community.
The state…
May 9, 2026
WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus cruise ship is headed
(AP) - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) sought Saturday to reassure residents of the Spanish island where passengers of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are expected to be evacuated,…
May 9, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
MP Omar Newell pledges push for social enterprise legislation
St Mary Central Member of Parliament Omar Newell has announced plans to pursue social enterprise legislation in Parliament, saying Jamaica should formally recognise and support organisations combining…
May 9, 2026
Amputee football players in Rwanda find healing, sense of community
The players struck their crutches against each other as they chased a soccer ball, as well as a larger dream of competing at the global level. Children shrieked in joy as they watched a goalie dive to…
May 9, 2026
Heart health takes centre field at Kick 4 Ur Heart Tournament
The fifth annual Kick 4 Ur Heart Tournament transformed the Ballaz Liberty Park Academy grounds last weekend into a powerful convergence of athletic excellence and life-saving awareness, as young…
May 9, 2026
GoodHeart | Karen Brown steps up for brother’s children after tragic loss
What defines a mother? Is it biology, or the decision to show up consistently, selflessly, and unconditionally when others need you most? For Karen Brown, customer service manager at the Jamaica…
May 9, 2026
Island Dolls to showcase on Mother’s Day
Right on the heels of Island Dolls preparing to host its showcase at The Pegasus hotel on Mother’s Day, creator Beverley Robotham-Reynolds got some great news. The Miss World organisation featured her…
May 9, 2026
Language exams are cognitive labour
The recent letter by CAPE student Shania White concerning the clustering of CSEC and CAPE examinations deserves serious attention, not merely for its concerns about scheduling, but for the profound…