Corporate Hands | First Global Bank grants loan forgiveness on Teachers’ Day

First Global Bank (FGB), the banking arm of the GraceKennedy Financial Group (GKFG), recently granted loan forgiveness to three deserving teachers, clearing their outstanding debts in honour of Teachers’ Day at the flagship branch in New Kingston. Asked to …

Defence to deliver closing argument today

WESTERN BUREAU: The attorneys representing the three police personnel who are criminally charged in connection with the beating death of Mario Deane will get a final chance to convince the jury of their clients’ innocence when they commence their closing …

Launch of Captain I Can School Tour (PHOTOS)

Labour Ministry Finalising Solidarity Grant Implementation Framework

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is finalising the full implementation framework for the Solidarity Grant. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of …

NWC Gets 30 New Pickup Trucks To Support Operational Activities

The National Water Commission (NWC) has added 30 new pickup trucks to its fleet of vehicles to boost service delivery to customers. Valued at $230 million, the vehicles will support infrastructure maintenance and operational activities across all the NWC …

Wisynco profit dips due to soft market

Wisynco Group Limited reported a net profit of $971 million for the third quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 17.5 per cent decline year-on-year due to market softening. “In general, there was a softening in the market due to lower demands across all …

Budget airline Avelo begins deportation flights for ICE

A budget airline that serves mostly small cities in the United States, began federal deportation flights Monday out of Arizona, a move that’s inspired an online boycott petition and sharp criticism from the union representing the carrier’s flight …

Golding wants to emulate dad’s contribution to nation

WESTERN BUREAU: Like his father, Sir John Golding, who made his mark as an orthopaedic surgeon, Opposition Leader Mark Golding, who is spearheading the People’s National Party’s (PNP) bid to remove the Dr Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) from …

PAHO/WHO, National Road Safety Council donate breathalysers

In a major boost to Jamaica’s efforts to reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in partnership with the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), recently handed over 52 …

JCF Clarifies Arrest Process

As part of ongoing efforts to build public trust and ensure transparency, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is moving to clarify for citizens exactly what it means to be arrested and under what circumstances arrests are made. Speaking recently on the …