Karen Madden/Gleaner Writer

From left: Sheldon Seymour, board director at the Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF); Blane Stoddart, director, NPF; Sophia Harris, executive director at the Blue Mahoe Charitable Foundation; Carla Myrie, executive director at the NPF; and David Mullings
April 1, 2026 by Karen Madden/Gleaner Writer

Diaspora targeted to rescue Hope Gardens

Facing an $88-million operating deficit, the Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF) has launched an international fundraising campaign to rescue Hope Royal Botanic Gardens (HRBG). The initiative, unveiled on Monday, is backed by the Blue Mahoe Charitable Foundation (BMCF) – the philanthropic arm of Blue Mahoe Capital, a US-based investment firm focused on the Caribbean.

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Vincent Morrison, president of UCASE.
March 30, 2026 by Karen Madden

Dental surgeons grit teeth over classification delay

The Union of Clerical Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) is blaming systemic “inertia” for the protracted delay in correcting an anomaly affecting registered dental surgeons. The union,…
Shericka Jackson of Vere Technical High wins Class One 200 metres at Champs 2013.
March 28, 2026 by Karen Madden

MAKING OF CHAMPS: Former winners reveal how crowds prepared them for the world

Hundreds of passionate fans cheering loudly, coupled with the weight of expectation from your school, your family and your own ambitions is the triple dose of anxiety that athletes must navigate at…
Champs starters at work during the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Athletics Championships inside the National Stadium, yesterday.
March 27, 2026 by Karen Madden

MAKING OF CHAMPS: Organisers move past false start challenges

Following last year’s controversy where more than 60 false starts were recorded over the five-day ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs), meet director, Anthony Davis, says…
Panel of Referees head, veteran track and field official, Ian Forbes at the National Stadium for the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Athletics Championships yesterday.
March 26, 2026 by Karen Madden

MAKING OF CHAMPS: The rules that keep Champs at the top

There is a thin line between success and failure at any athletics championship. On occasion, that difference could be created by iinfringements of a rule. Those rules at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and…
Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr Gary McKenzie.
March 25, 2026 by Karen Madden

Making of Champs: Safety the bedrock of Champs environment

The fun and excitement of one of the most highly anticipated sports festivals on the globe depends on the event being safely executed and with over 35 thousand fans expected to descend on the National…
Jamaica Football Federation president Michael Ricketts.
March 21, 2026 by Karen Madden

New FIFA rule forces JFF to adjust women’s coaching structures

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) will have to make adjustments to its coaching set-up in the national women’s football teams in order to comply with Thursday’s announcement by the world governing…
Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, making her opening presentation in the 2026-2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday.
March 12, 2026 by Karen Madden

Williams urged to put financing behind support for women

Gender advocates, while lauding Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, for turning the spotlight on sexual harassment and abuse, are at the same time calling for those sentiments…
Government members of the House of Representatives congratulate Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, after she opened the 2026-2027 Budget Debate at Gordon House yesterday.
March 11, 2026 by Karen Madden

Government to bolster support for small businesses

Following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa and the debilitating effects on the small-business sector, the Government has indicated that it will be seeking to strengthen support for micro,…
March 11, 2026 by Karen Madden

Retired cop helping youth rise above hurt

Against the background of continued instances of violence in Jamaican schools, a 10-week initiative aimed at combating violence and providing support to the nation’s youth and their families is now…