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Under the leadership of its president, Humbert Davis, the National Association of Domino Bodies (NADB) is spearheading a transformative movement to revolutionize Jamaica’s educational landscape. The organization is implementing groundbreaking initiatives designed not merely to educate, but to fundamentally inspire the nation’s youth.

Davis articulated a vision that moves beyond traditional pedagogy, emphasizing that the NADB’s core mission is to ignite an enduring passion for knowledge. This vision is being realized through strategic programs like the Global Thinkers Academy, which the NADB actively supports. This academy represents the vanguard of educational innovation, with a specialized curriculum centered on cultivating critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and practical application skills.

“Our approach is about empowerment, not just instruction,” Davis stated. “We are demonstrating to young Jamaicans that possessing the right mindset, coupled with robust support systems, is the key to unlocking their immense potential for greatness.”

The academy’s methodology is notably hands-on, compelling students to engage with academic concepts, particularly in mathematics, by applying them to tangible, real-world challenges. This experiential learning model aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical utility, making education both dynamic and relevant.

While celebrating the tangible successes and markedly improved student performances already achieved, Davis confirmed the NADB’s commitment is unwavering. The association pledges to continue pushing the boundaries of educational excellence, creating expansive opportunities, and ensuring that learning remains an engaging, accessible, and empowering journey for every young mind in Jamaica. The ultimate goal is a sustained investment in shaping the country’s future leaders, innovators, and thinkers.

The Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce has applauded the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) for deploying an emergency mobile power generation unit in Bethel Town, a critical intervention following the devastating Hurricane Melissa in October. This temporary installation will supply electricity to approximately 850 customers while JPS crews complete extensive repairs to the primary infrastructure, which sustained severe damage during the storm.

Moses Chybar, President of the Chamber, emphasized the unit’s vital role in revitalizing local commerce. He identified micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as the nation’s economic backbone, crucial for employment and community stability. With commercial power now returning, Chybar issued a challenge to local business operators: to act responsibly by rolling back the inflated prices that were necessitated by the high cost of fuel and generator usage post-hurricane. He framed this moment as an opportunity for a resilient reset, urging entrepreneurs to integrate stronger preparedness into their future planning.

This initiative represents the third such emergency unit deployed by JPS in its ongoing restoration efforts across western Jamaica. At the official commissioning on February 20, 2026, JPS President and CEO Hugh Grant addressed residents, thanking them for their patience and reaffirming an unwavering commitment. “No community is forgotten,” Grant stated, pledging round-the-clock work until every eligible customer is reconnected.

The emergency generator will power essential services including the Bethel Town Health Centre, the local police station, and the primary school, while also enabling small businesses to resume operations. Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Dr. Dayton Campbell, detailed the scale of destruction in the constituency, where nearly 5,000 homes were destroyed. Campbell urged homeowners to have their properties professionally assessed by licensed electricians to ensure they can safely receive the restored power. He also highlighted available government support, including grants from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and rewiring assistance from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, underscoring the imperative to build back stronger and safer.

MONTEGO BAY, St James — A violent confrontation between Jamaican security forces and three alleged gang members resulted in fatalities on Thursday night, disrupting the tranquility of Coral Gardens’ upscale neighborhood. The incident occurred approximately at 11:00 pm outside an Airbnb property on Coral Terrace, marking a significant escalation in police operations against organized crime.

Superintendent Lynroy Edwards, operations officer for the St James Police Division, issued a unequivocal warning to criminal elements considering targeting the area: ‘There is no safe haven for them; leave St James alone! We are now on a path of peace and safety and we want to maintain that.’

The police operation was initiated based on specific intelligence regarding wanted individuals connected to multiple criminal activities. According to authorities, the deceased were identified as members of the notorious Spanglers Gang from Matthews Lane in Kingston West, known for their involvement in contract killings, armed robberies, extortion schemes, and firearms-related crimes.

Law enforcement recovered significant weaponry from the scene, including one Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol with a magazine containing thirteen 9mm rounds, and a Recon 9mm pistol with four additional rounds.

While formal identification remained pending as of Friday afternoon, police sources indicated the individuals were known by the aliases Cardon, Don Hype, and David Facey. The incident has triggered standard investigations by both the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) and the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB), as with all police-involved fatalities.

Long-term residents expressed profound unease about the unusual violence in their community. One anonymous resident remarked: ‘I’ve been here 30 years, and while you might hear about things here and there, for the police to shoot three men, that is not usual. I love Coral Gardens; I love the people, the place. This is not something you expect to see happening here.’

A senior Dominican official has issued a sobering assessment of Caribbean society’s diminishing resolve, cautioning that the region risks developmental stagnation unless civil society reclaims its historical role as an engine of progress. Cozier Frederick, Minister of Environment, Rural Modernisation, and Kalinago Upliftment, delivered his stark evaluation during the closing ceremonies of the Caribbean Civil Society Organisations Conference and World NGO Day observance in Kingston.

Addressing regional civil society leaders and development partners, Frederick articulated concerns over what he perceives as a critical weakening of civic determination amid escalating social, economic, and environmental challenges. He contrasted contemporary attitudes with the resilience of previous generations who confronted oppression and adversity with unwavering resolve.

“Speaking as a government minister in 2026, I observe that we have lost the fighting spirit inherited from our ancestors—both indigenous peoples and those who arrived in chains,” Frederick stated. “We are their descendants, yet we increasingly succumb to complaint, anxiety, and helplessness.”

The conference, organized by the Caribbean Development Bank under the theme ‘The Shift: Igniting Civil Society’s Next Chapter’, assembled over 120 participants to deliberate on the future of civil society in sustainable development. Frederick emphasized that historical progress in the region owes much to civic engagement, but warned that current tensions between governmental bodies and civil society organizations are impairing collective efficacy.

The minister challenged the perception of civil society as separate from government, noting that such artificial divisions create counterproductive imbalances. “Civil society is not the ‘other’—it is an integral component of our social fabric,” he asserted. “Both governmental and civil society actors must acknowledge their shared developmental responsibilities and pursue strengthened collaboration.”

Frederick rooted his analysis in Caribbean history, recalling how indigenous communities functioned as interconnected societies across the archipelago long before colonialization. This spirit of unity and shared purpose, he argued, later enabled enslaved Africans and their descendants to resist injustice and lay the foundations for modern Caribbean societies despite limited formal power or institutional support.

While acknowledging the frustration and fatigue contemporary civil society actors often experience, Frederick urged them to recommit to shaping the region’s future rather than retreating from challenges. He pledged to advocate within his own government for breaking down barriers between public institutions and civil society, emphasizing that effective governance requires recognizing the complementary roles of both sectors.