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Dr Susan Otuokon, strategic development officer in the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Science and Technology, at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
April 10, 2026 by Paul H. Williams

UWI aims to rebrand science for a new generation

In early 2024, the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at The University of the West Indies, Mona launched the FiWi Science Initiative, alongside a suite of related projects. Two years on, the…
Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority.
April 9, 2026

CRH says protocols followed in baby death case

Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) says a detailed internal review has found that medical protocols were followed in the case in which baby Ramontay Rakai Ranger died at the facility on Good Friday. …
Seventy motorcycles have been added to enhance mobility.
April 9, 2026

JCF gets 143 new vehicles

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received a significant boost to its operational capacity following the handover of 143 vehicles by the Ministry of National Security. The ceremony was held…
Kirk Benjamin, acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency.
April 9, 2026

Kirk Benjamin to act as Jamaica Customs Agency CEO

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has announced the temporary appointment of Kirk Benjamin as acting chief executive officer. His appointment becomes effective, Friday, April 10, following a…
Entrance to the Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine.
April 9, 2026

Security scare disrupts operations at Spanish Town Hospital, says SERHA

Operations at Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine were disrupted Thursday after a reported “bomb threat,” according to the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA). “The St Catherine North…
Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie addresses the Local government and community month 2021 National Church Service, which was held at the Abundant Life Ministries in Green Park, Trelawny on Sunday November 21.
April 9, 2026

Government sets May 8 deadline to relocate Hurricane Melissa shelterees

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has announced that all persons still housed in school shelters following Hurricane Melissa will be relocated to suitable accommodations by…
Techa Clarke-Griffiths, President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association
April 9, 2026

Techa Clarke-Griffiths | Still at the table, but is anyone listening?

…The future of collective bargaining in Jamaica’s public service For decades, collective bargaining has stood as one of the most important pillars of fairness, equity, and representation in…
The court heard that Dookhoo, who had a history of alcohol use, would become irritated when his mother confronted him about his drinking.
April 9, 2026

Former MP accused of incest granted $300,000 bail

The former Member of Parliament charged with incest following allegations that he sexually assaulted his young teenage daughter in January was today granted $300,000 bail when he appeared in court in…
When the Empire Windrush set sail from the West Indies in 1948, it heralded a new dawn for Britain. After World War II, many British companies began recruiting workers from the West Indies to help rebuild the country.
April 9, 2026

History is not a switch you turn off

...A conversation the world keeps trying to rush past A proposal by Reform UK to deny visas to citizens of countries pursuing slavery reparations has triggered a reaction far beyond immigration…