The TV series Marcus Garvey’s Ghost has been gaining attention across the Caribbean, Canada, the UK, and communities interested in diaspora stories. Created by filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon, the series blends history, humour, and…
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Government to lend JPS US$150 million for service restoration work
The Government will lend US$150 million to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to help…
Rebuilding Lives: Dr. Dayton Campbell’s Adopt-a-Family Programme in Eastern Westmoreland
Hurricane Melissa’s passage through Eastern Westmoreland left a level of destruction that residents describe as unlike anything they have ever witnessed. Entire districts were flattened, homes washed away, and thousands displaced in a…
Sharp economic decline expected in December 2025 quarter
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Planning Institute of Jamaica…
Murders surpass 600; down 42%
The homicide rate in Jamaica continues on its downward path as crime statistics show that…
Dawes calls for robust garbage collection amid leptospirosis outbreak
As the country navigates a leptospirosis outbreak post Hurricane Melissa, Opposition…
PNP complains about government’s handling of hurricane relief efforts
Against the backdrop of apparent tension between the government and the parliamentary…
National poverty rate remains relatively stable
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says the national poverty rate was estimated at 7.8…
Brace for recession but bank on resilience, says PIOJ
The Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, says said that while the country should expect a recession, steps are being taken to strengthen the economy’s ability to withstand future weather shocks. The agency is…
Produce stockpile aids Spur Tree Spices’ recovery from Melissa
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited says it manufacturing operation has suffered no downtime due to its decision to stockpile raw material for the range of seasonings and…