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JACANA expands into the Caribbean as global wellness tourism market explodes

Jamaica-born wellness company JACANA, recently unveiled its Caribbean Wellness Platform, bringing together botanical personal care, therapeutic plant medicines, immersive nature-based experiences and apothecary retail under one brand.

NWC urged to offer temporary meter connections

He explained that under this initiative, customers would be given 90 days within which to regularize their status.

Mr. Hayles said this would help the NWC tackle the non-revenue water problem.

TPDCo moves to standardize and boost non-traditional tourism experiences

In an interview with Irie FM News, Executive Director of TPDCo Wade Mars said the agency is seeking to enhance offerings that go beyond traditional goods and services.

He pointed to locally organised experiences where visitors are taught Jamaican dance styles before being taken to popular street dance

Education Ministry denounces Ascot Primary over ‘differential treatment’ at graduation

According to reports, the not "proficient" students were denied the opportunity to wear graduation gowns and were subjected to differential treatment during the Portmore, St. Catherine-based school's graduation ceremony.

The Ministry has described the reported actions as inappropriate, contrary to the

Gun fight demands unity, says Justice Minister Delroy Chuck

He noted that it requires, among other things, collaboration from multiple players in the justice sector.

The Minister was addressing a firearms identification and classification training workshop for legal personnel at the Institute of Science and Legal Medicine in St. Andrew.

St Ann police report reduction in major crimes

The St. Ann police are reporting a reduction in major crimes, especially murder which has fallen by 20% since the start of the year compared to the corresponding period last year.

Govt spending over $300m on rebuilding of STETHS

The government is spending $310m on the redesigning and rebuilding of the St. Elizabeth Technical High School.

JTA reiterates concern about deplorable and hazardous conditions of schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is amplifying its concern over what it describes as the deplorable and hazardous conditions under which students and teachers in sections of western Jamaica continue to teach and learn, months after the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

US/Jamaica Third Country National agreement topic of contention in Senate

The Third Country National agreement between Jamaica and the United States was a topic of contention in yesterday's sitting of the Upper House.While commenting on the Civil Aviation Amendment Bill, Opposition Senator Lambert Brown expressed his discontent with the TCN arrangement.

National Security Ministry says reports that Third Country Nationals will be housed in St. Mary are false and misleading

In a statement this morning, Portfolio Minister, Dr. Horace Chang, reiterated that the Government has not approved the transfer of any TCNs to any location in Jamaica at this time.

NWC urged to offer temporary meter connections

Sunday, June 28, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

He explained that under this initiative, customers would be given 90 days within which to regularize their status. Mr. Hayles said this would help the NWC tackle the non-revenue water problem.

TPDCo moves to standardize and boost non-traditional tourism experiences

Sunday, June 28, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

In an interview with Irie FM News, Executive Director of TPDCo Wade Mars said the agency is seeking to enhance offerings that go beyond traditional goods and services. He pointed to locally organised experiences where visitors are taught Jamaican dance styles before being taken to popular street dance events.

Count down begins for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

On the eve of the one year countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue was illuminated with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 brand and a “one year to go” message.

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 for each games they compete in, according to the International Olympic Committee.

JACANA expands into the Caribbean as global wellness tourism market explodes

Sunday, June 28, 2026 Roger Hasfal Entertainment , Health Care No comments

Jamaica-born wellness company JACANA, recently unveiled its Caribbean Wellness Platform, bringing together botanical personal care, therapeutic plant medicines, immersive nature-based experiences and apothecary retail under one brand.

Blvk H3ro raises concerns over AI use of his music catalogue

Friday, June 26, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae artist Blvk H3ro is speaking out after discovering that a significant portion of his music catalog is reportedly being used to train artificial intelligence systems.