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Natalie Thompson, Principal, Knockalva Polytechnic College.
September 2, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Knockalva now offering free Sixth-Form Pathways Programme

WESTERN BUREAU: Natalie Thompson, the principal of Knockalva Polytechnic College (KPC), is inviting students from across Jamaica to take advantage of its free Sixth-Form Pathways Programme, which is…
From left: Dr Sherard Little, thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon; Nola Phillpotts Brown, general manager; Diane Edwards, board chair; and Karen Daley, programme coordinator, all of Chain of Hope Jamaica, accept a cheque for $2.1 million from Chloleen Dale
September 2, 2026

SVF donates $2.1m to support heart surgery for children

For many Jamaican families, the cost of heart surgery can place life-saving treatment beyond reach. Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) is seeking to ease that burden through a donation of $2.1 million…
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton (fifth right), along with officials from the ministry, pose with health researchers, during a ceremony for the handover of cheques to five researchers under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Resea
September 2, 2026

$48 million awarded to health researchers

The government has strengthened support for health research by awarding $48 million to five researchers under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Research for Wellness Fund (RFWF) Programme. The…
Valerie Daley (right), a Riverton Meadows business operator, receives a new freezer from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in exchange for her old unit. Joining her are (from left) JPS Community Relations Officers Kerrica McGregor and Nahesha Patterson, and
September 2, 2026

JPS provides new freezers to Riverton Meadows businesses

Twenty-five small business operators in Riverton Meadows have received new energy-efficient deep freezers from the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) under a programme aimed at reducing electricity…
Chair of the Jamaica Library Board, Nicole McLaren Campbell (right), shares a photo opportunity with the Jamaica Library Service’s (JLS’s) new Reading Ambassador, Renee Wallace, during the JLS 2026 National Reading Competition Awards Ceremony, held at
September 2, 2026

Renee Wallace appointed JLS Reading Ambassador

Literary content creator Renee Wallace has been appointed the Jamaica Library Service’s (JLS’s) Reading Ambassador, taking on a role aimed at promoting reading and literacy across the island. The…
JEP Group’s 2026 tertiary scholarship recipients.
September 2, 2026

Jamaica Energy Partners awards over $19m in scholarships

The Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) Group has awarded 68 scholarships with a combined multi-year value of $19.95 million, providing support to students at the secondary and tertiary levels through its…
Green
September 2, 2026

J’can to oversee World Bank operations in Barbados, Eastern Caribbean

Jamaica-born Judith Green has been appointed the World Bank Group’s country manager for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean States. Based in Barbados, Green will represent the International Bank for…
Ashpole
September 2, 2026

Daenia Ashpole appointed CEO of JBDC

Daenia Ashpole has been appointed chief executive officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), assuming leadership of the agency charged with supporting the growth and development…
September 2, 2026

Westmoreland woman charged for allegedly fabricating kidnapping

A 36-year-old Westmoreland woman has been charged for allegedly fabricating a story that she was kidnapped. Alecia Watkins, otherwise called ‘Renae’, of Petersfield, is charged with creating public…