A former Cardiac Surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, Professor Jacobs is also the founder and chairman of the Cardiac Kids Foundation of Florida, which spearheaded the initiative alongside a dedicated team of over 50 volunteers.

The recently held training session aimed to improve farmers’ income-generating capacity while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Randy Hayle, Senior Economic Development Lead at Project STAR and chair of the session, emphasized the significance of partnerships in advancing agriculture.

“This initiative is more than just farming; it’s about building resilience and empowering farmers to maximize their potential,” Hayle stated.

The Fund, managed by CMGP LLC, a subsidiary of Mscale LLC, focuses on early-stage scalable businesses. CVCF is a US$ 50 million fund targeting a finalise close in May of 2025.

Doorstep is a rapidly growing online delivery service. This investment is aimed at accelerating Doorstep's expansion within Jamaica, the Caribbean, Latin America, and eventually Africa.

Designed to uplift farming families , the programme, nurtures essential  life skills, such as conflict resolution, anger management, financial stewardship and responsible decision-making, all delivered from a faith based perspective. Inspired by the Mulaa’s mission since 2015, Hi-Pro has been a dedicated partner, working hand in hand with the couple to empower farming communities across Jamaica.

The presentation was made during the agency’s 2024 Educational Achievement Awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (January 30).

Dr. Smith, who delivered the keynote address, grew up in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, and faced homelessness when her parents migrated, leaving her without support.

She entered State care after her financially challenged grandaunt could no longer care for her.

That was over 50 years ago.

Today, Dr. Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of Sweet P Home Care, Inc. in the United States (US).

Contrary to circulating rumors, multiple sources have confirmed that the young woman, a native of Spring Village, survived the incident and did not succumb to her injuries.

According to the Old Harbour Police Traffic Unit, the accident occurred between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Reports indicate that while traveling toward Old Harbour, the motorcyclist attempted to maneuver around a car that had signaled to stop. In the process, she was struck by an oncoming cement truck.

Minister Grange hosted stakeholders, including her colleague Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Honourable Dana Morris Dixon, as well as Spice, members of the church, and members of the entertainment sector.

The 27-year-old construction worker, a resident of the 'Africa' enclave in Burke Road, Old Harbour, was charged on Friday following a question-and-answer session conducted in the presence of his attorney. Myers now faces multiple charges, including four counts of murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, and using a prohibited weapon to commit a felony.

However, while the SOE is being lifted, a 48-hour curfew has been imposed in southwest St Catherine, effective until February 6. The curfew will be in place from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on both days, ASP Rankin confirmed.

For the past three weeks, St Catherine South has been under heightened security measures following a surge in major crimes, particularly murders. These measures have yielded positive results, with recent data showing a decline in homicides compared to the same period last year.

Physical works for the bridge replacement project started this week and is scheduled for completion by year-end.

The bridge was closed in 2023 after it was discovered that the more than a century-old structure was severely compromised.