Golding wants to emulate dad’s contribution to nation

WESTERN BUREAU: Like his father, Sir John Golding, who made his mark as an orthopaedic surgeon, Opposition Leader Mark Golding, who is spearheading the People’s National Party’s (PNP) bid to remove the Dr Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) from …

PAHO/WHO, National Road Safety Council donate breathalysers

In a major boost to Jamaica’s efforts to reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in partnership with the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), recently handed over 52 …

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 …

JCF Clarifies Arrest Process

As part of ongoing efforts to build public trust and ensure transparency, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is moving to clarify for citizens exactly what it means to be arrested and under what circumstances arrests are made. Speaking recently on the …

CASE President Highlights Research as Key to National Food Security

Research plays a crucial role in ensuring the nation’s food security, says President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, Dr. Derrick Deslandes. Speaking recently during the institution’s Research Day, Dr. Deslandes said …

Launch of Captain I Can School Tour (PHOTOS)