The current review of the laws governing the Integrity Commission (IC) now under review by Jamaica’s Parliament appears to be for the wrong reasons. So far, the perception is that the legislators, some…
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Ciboney transitioning to energy market under new owner
Fresh from the yes votes at its recent annual general meeting, Ciboney Group is undergoing a transformation that will see the shell of what was once a resort business being repositioned and renamed…
Scotia commits to extending opening hours to make up for ABM issues
Scotiabank has committed to keeping the doors of its full-service branches open for an extra hour-and-a-half once per week, as it seeks to make amends with disgruntled customers who have experienced challenges at…
BOJ to introduce e-KYC this year
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is planning to introduce an electronic know your customer (e-KYC) database later this year in a bid to spur further competition in the commercial banking sector. This was…
Tourism travel surpasses 4m in 2023, beating expectation
Some 4.17 million visitors flocked Jamaica in 2023, which pushed the number of arrivals by plane and cruise ship to record levels, according to Ministry of Tourism estimates and new airport data. The…
“Pocket Rocket” Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Featured in Essence Magazine
On January 4, 2024, Jamaica’s legendary sprint champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who is known affectionately by fans as “Pocket Rocker” for her fast starts, announced on Instagram that she was featured in the January/February…
Stabbed Reggae Girl died from blood loss and shock
A consultant forensic pathologist who examined the body of national senior women’s footballer Tarania “Plum Plum” Clarke in November 2019 said the then 20-year-old died from “haemorrhage and shock” from a stab wound…
Scores mourn Melissa
Just under four weeks after the police upgraded her death from natural causes to murder, Melissa Silvera was laid to rest at the St Andrew Parish Church Cemetery on Friday, following a poignant…
Discovery Bauxite adds 136,000 trees to National Tree Planting Programme
THE Government’s National Tree Planting Programme has received significant support from Discovery Bauxite, with a total of 136,000 trees planted by company employees and local community residents across St Ann. According to Vice-President…
Rvssian’s Dutty Money Riddim
Rvssian’s Dutty Money Riddim Since its release early December 2023, Rvssian’s Dutty Money Riddim has left an indelible mark on the music scene, commanding attention and admiration from artists and dancehall enthusiasts alike….