WPM Waste Management Clears Dumpsite in Montego Bay’s Commercial District

WPM Waste Management Limited has cleared a dumpsite on North Street in Montego Bay, St. James, to improve sanitation and enhance the area’s appearance. This exercise was carried out under the St. James Municipal Corporation’s ‘MoBay Step-Up’ Programme. …

BGA Hosting Student Capacity-Building Workshop to Mark Int’l Day of the Boy Child on May 16

Sixty students from four institutions will participate in a capacity-building workshop hosted by the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) on Friday, May 16, in observance of International Day of the Boy Child. The event will take place at the Ministry of Culture …

PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Discusses Disaster Response with US Embassy Officials

Mom brought to tears recalling close bond

The mother of missing social media influencer, Sophia Lugg, yesterday ended her testimony in tears after revealing that she and her daughter, who shared a sister-like bond, affectionately called each other “my love”. The distraught mother, who is to face …

Unavailable jury stalls defence’s closing arguments

Western Bureau: The much-anticipated closing arguments by the defence in the trial over the beating death of Mario Deane did not start yesterday, as one member of the seven-member jury was unavailable to attend due to illness, forcing the presiding judge, …

Corporate Hands | Sygnus donates essential supplies to Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre

Sygnus made an official handover of essential supplies to Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre. Pictured (from left) are Sygnus’ Nichole Lobban, VP Wealth Management and client strategy; Shané Sicard, senior manager, tax and accounting; Soshakay Palmer, …

Earth Today | Antigua and Barbuda is CAF’s newest country shareholder

THE GOVERNMENT of Antigua and Barbuda has officially completed the process to become the newest shareholder country of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). The country finalised its status as a “Series C Shareholder”on May 2, “ …

Corporate Hands | D&G Foundation makes special donation to Cockburn Gardens Primary

Cockburn Gardens Primary Principal Dr Patricia Kinglocke-Findley (left) extends a warm handshake as she receives a $100,000 cheque from D&G Foundation Accountant Dennis Beckford in support of the school’s literacy initiatives.

Corporate Hands | Grace Foods gifts moms on Mother’s Day

Christena Smart (centre), brand assistant, Grace Foods, representing the Catherine’s Peak portfolio, presents a gift basket to first-time mom Jada Fergenson during a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Mother’s Day, May 11. Sharing in the photo op is …

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 …