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March 19, 2026

NHT to cut interest rates for teachers, members of security forces, Holness says

Starting July 1, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will offer reduced mortgage rates for teachers, nurses, firefighters, and security forces, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced Thursday. He…
The St Elizabeth Parish Court was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025.
March 19, 2026

Holness tables bill to create NaRRA for post-Melissa recovery

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has tabled legislation to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), a special-purpose body aimed at fast-tracking Jamaica’s…
Members of the JN Circle Ocho Rios, Port Maria and Gayle chapters, along with the JN Circle Falmouth Chapter, pause for a group photo after presenting donations to Noah’s Ark Children’s Home and the Falmouth Infirmary in Falmouth. The contributions inc
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | JN Circle members make donations to Noah’s Ark Children’s Home and Falmouth Infirmary

Fiona Vassell-Kerr (2nd left), vice-principal of the Manning’s School, accepts a symbolic cheque from Pastor Claudia Ferguson (2nd right), chairperson of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee. Sharing in the moment is Samantha Charles (left)
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee makes presentation to Manning’s School

Tastia Stephens, of Parkmere Group Investments USA, displays some of the items that her company donated to Kiwanis Rose Hall Montego Bay, for residents of St James who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | Parkmere Group Investments USA donates to Kiwanis Rose Hall for relief efforts in MoBay

NWC representatives share a moment with Manning’s Boys Home after donating essential items to the institution. In photo from left are; Shanique Brown, team leader - distribution and maintenance (Control Center); Richard Aiken, manager, Manning’s Boys
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | National Water Commission donates essential items to child care facility in St Elizabeth

Representatives from Guardian Life Limited, along with the clinical and leadership team at Bustamante Hospital for Children, view the full set of newly delivered medical equipment on March 9 in the Conference Room at the Accident and Emergency Building. Th
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | Guardian Life Life SHINE 5K provides equipment to Bustamante Hospital

Sueann Ricketts (left), school nurse at St Catherine High School, poses for a photo with student Toronary Walker as they distribute refreshments during the school’s Sports Day activities on Thursday, March 12. St Catherine High School was one of the late
March 19, 2026

Corporate Hands | WATA’s Hydrate to Educate School Tour makes a stop at St Catherine High School

CBF board and team members plant mangrove seedlings in The Bahamas.
March 19, 2026

Earth Today | Let the mangroves work

THEIR SHARP, briny smell hits you first and then you spot them: trees with roots arching out of the mud as though bracing for something. They are mangroves, one of the most powerful natural defences…