THE WEEKLY GLEANER | FEBRUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 18, 2026 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 11 I would like to contact Mavis Thompson Bailey from Kingston Jamaica or her sons Paul Leefas Bailey or Hopeton Bailey form relative youth and joy the matter is urgent call 876-392-2336 or 876-438-8800 Mavis living Bronx New York USA NOTICE Administrator of the estates named below would like to contact the following persons, their personal representatives, beneficiaries or anyone knowing of their whereabouts: Please respond within Six (6) weeks of the date hereof to: THE ADMINISTRATOR-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston, JAMAICA Telephone: (876) 922-1830-3 or (876) 922-0700-5 or (876) 618-1542 Fax: (876) 922-4201 E-Mail: admingen@agd.gov.jm Website: www.agd.gov.jm DORIS TANG, late of Apartment 1A, 230 West 147th Street, New York 10039, United States of America Edward Tang Margretta Daley Monica Wright Veronica Tang 202-16 Murdock Avenue, Jamaica, New York 11412-2543, USA 8 Hardie Close Street, Raphael Way, Neasden, London N.W. 10 OUH, England 89 Twin Lawns Avenue, Brentwood, New York 11717, USA Hamiliton Grange PO 568, New York, New York 10031, USA DENVER ESCOFFREY, late of Lot 123 Riverside Park Housing Scheme, Ensom City in the parish of Saint Catherine Delroy St. Aubyn Escoffery Delroy Paul Escoffrey Lot 370 Park Street Apartment 304, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, USA 240 Prospect Avenue #487, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, USA MALCOLM JOHNSTON, late of No. 11 Berwick Road, Whitefield Town in the parish of Saint Andrew Malcolm Eugene Johnston Cynthia Louise Johnston 2071 Belvior Boulevard, Apartment 1, Cleveland, Ohio 44121, USA 1731 Wymore, Apartment, Cleveland, Ohio 44112, USA JULIA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS o/c JULIA WILLIAMS, late of Montego Bay in the parish of Saint James Relatives/Legal Personal Representatives of: Vincent George Williams Henry Williams Ruth Bennett (nee Williams) Hebert Douglas Williams } All of Bronx, New York, U.S.A OR Montego Bay, St. James 27 Adlam Road, Balby, Doncaster, UK GROSSETT BLAIR, late of Miami, Florida, U.S.A. Lillian Blair Eliza Blair 401 NW 80 Street, Miami, Florida, 33136, U.S.A. Garlands P.A. St. James MARIO MONES, late of 3971 Monticello Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10466, USA Milton Alexander Beneficiaries of the Estate of Ivy Mones, formally Hall, late of 3971 Monticello Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10466, USA Janet Mones Althea Mones 140-20 Asch Loop, Bronx, New York 10475, USA } unknown 2514 Long Leaf Court, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA Unknown ADMINISTRATOR-GENERAL FOR JAMAICA ESTATE PERSONS TO BE CONTACTED LAST KNOWN ADDRESS THE OLE Farmers Association North America Inc (OFANA) recently honoured nine media partners who have played major roles sharing and highlighting the OFANA Mission and impactful charitable work through the years. The fundraising dinner was held at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa, in Stamford Connecticut. THE EVENT hosted over 200 donors, members and diaspora leaders and the nine honourees. The keynote message was given by Vice Consul Renee Reynolds from the Jamaican Consulate to New York, Donovan Wilson UJAA president and Michelle Tulloch- Neil, the Northeast diaspora representative brought greetings, while Dr. Karren Dunkley was assisted by Michael Campbell as the evening’s master of ceremony. In her message to the guests, OFANA President Norma Jarrett expressed gratitude to OFANA’s vested members, donors and friends who have joined forces to facilitate over 164 scholarships, 151 laptops, microscopes and other significant investments such as the US$120,000.00 gifted to build and equip the plant tissue culture lab at the College of Arts , Science and Edication (CASE). President Jarrett further expressed gratitude to the honorees and their media outlets; Normadelle Rose and Aubrey Campbell from The Gleaner North America, Louis Grant, Clement Hume, Irwine Clare Sr., Roy Walters from The Irie Jam Media Group, Karlene Largie, UJAA public relations committee, Patrick Maitland, The Agriculturist and Donovan Longmore from Reggae University. “You are true ambassadors, without whom our OFANA work would be in a silo. You have served as our ambassadors and we thank you for disseminating our impactful work to a wider audience,” she stated. CASE FOUNDERS’ DATE CELEBRATIONS On Saturday, January 31 2026, members of the Ole Farmers Association North America Inc (OFANA) celebrated with the CASE Alumni Association, the 116th anniversary of the founder’s date of CASE. Keynote message was given by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green who underscored the importance of trained agriculture practitioners in the Jamaican agriculture sector. He also expressed the importance of introducing the art and science of agriculture in the primary and secondary schools introducing them to modern technology and for food security. He applauded the impactful work of both OFANA and CASEAA within the sector. OFANA President Norma Jarrett described the founding fathers as visionaries who understood the importance of trained agriculture professionals to guide farmers and the government to a successful sustained Jamaican agriculture sector. Twelve deserving CASE students were awarded US $15,500.00 (J$2.4million) proceeds from the OFANA Annual Fundraising Dinner. President Jarrett reported that since 2012, the cumulative scholarship disbursement to CASE students is US $177 500.00. Three targeted memorial scholarships were awarded during the event; Monet Davis was awarded the Lenworth Fulton Memorial Scholarship which was donated by OFANA. His wife and son were in attendance for the presentation of the award. Also noteworthy was the Walter Brady Memorial Scholarship awarded to Gowane Masters and the Edgar Lloyd Gentles Scholarship that was awarded to Kemar Merchant. Both scholarships were underwritten by Ole Farmer Vincent Gentles, chief master sergeant retired (USAF). C M S Gentles, an OFANA awardee and friend of the association wanted to express his love for JSA, his brother Edgar and friend Walter, both Ole Farmers. HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF TELETHON OFANA Canada VP Audrey Spence and her team of Ole Farmers were also busy in Toronto on Saturday, January 31 participating in a live Hurricane Melissa Relief telethon hosted by AJAA, to raise needed funds to assist impacted schools in Jamaica. On February 28, OFANA Canada will also be a part of the AJAA partnership with the Black Diamond Ball. Visit the AJAA website to purchase tickets for this memorable event. AJAA proceeds will provide further hurricane relief assistance to Jamaican schools. OFANA has also partnered with UAW Region 9A union for an ongoing pledge drive to assist hurricane impacted Jamaican farmers. Persons may donate to make a difference at our Zelle portal at Olefarmersnorthamerica@ gmail.com . OFANA is a proud member of both NEW YORK, NY. : Many Jamaicans and other potential residents living abroad dream of moving to Jamaica and claiming their piece of paradise. It is true, “nuh weh nuh betta dan yaad”. With everything that is happening in our world today, that desire may be stronger than ever. The thought of escaping to a slower pace, to a place that holds fond memories, a place with beautiful weather and balmy beaches all year round, a place with authentic people and a distinctive culture. So, what is stopping potential residents from escaping to Jamaica? Many people have become accustomed to their current lifestyle. Although it is not perfect, the thought of moving to Jamaica is too big of a change. So, they dream of moving and regret never actually accomplishing it. Many people are disheartened by the news of crime in Jamaica. The idea of working hard abroad to return to Jamaica and become a target for criminals is discouraging to many people. The Jamaican government is touting a 43 per cent decline in murders and a reduction in other crimes in 2025. There are places to safely settle in Jamaica. One of the biggest barriers preventing potential residents from moving to Jamaica is finding trustworthy, reliable, competent, and professional assistance with their relocation needs. Whether it’s buying, building, renovating, or renting a home, buying or shipping household goods, or running errands in Jamaica, finding good help can be challenging. Relying on family members or friends for help with these tasks oftentimes ends in heartache, financial setbacks, and damaged relationships. That is where Live in Jamaica, LLC comes in. Live in Jamaica, LLC is a relocation company, based in Jamaica, and founded by Ann Buchanan, who is a returning resident to the island. The company consists of experienced relocation professionals with sought-after certifications in project management. The team at Live in Jamaica, LLC stands ready to partner with potential residents to transition smoothly to life in Jamaica. Are you ready to move to Jamaica and need a helping hand? Contact Live in Jamaica LLC via their website at LIVEINJA.com or on WhatsApp at 876 204 3210. Jamaica: still a piece of paradise Ole Farmers Association North America Inc honours media partners The 2026 OFANA honourees, (from left) Patrick Maitland, Normadelle Rose, Donovan Longmore, Irwine Clare, Sr. and Clement Hume. CONTRIBUTED THE MONTHLY GLEANER | FEBRUARY 12 - MARCH 14, 2026 | WWW.JAMAICA-GLEANER.COM | NEWS
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