Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited (“Kintyre Holdings” or “the Company”) advises that it has completed the acquisition of Kulcha Rum, including the full commercial operations, trademarks, and product portfolio associated with the brand. Kulcha…
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Jamaican-born Artist Marcus Blake to Be Featured at Art of Black Miami
Jamaican-born, Miami-based multimedia artist Marcus Blake will be featured during Art of Black Miami 2025, a major highlight of Miami Art Week. The annual platform continues to support local and international artists while…
Gordon Robinson | Many rivers to cross
On Monday, the world lost another musical legend as Jimmy Cliff passed away at the age of 81. Although, as James Chambers, he was born in Adelphi, a hillside community in Somerton, near…
Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie | Building back better after Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa, a Category Five storm, made landfall at New Hope in Westmoreland, cut across the southwestern parishes, and exited Jamaica via St Ann. At least one-third of the island has been devastated,…
Lumber Depot Makes Strategic Property Acquisition
Lumber Depot Limited, chaired by Jeffrey Hall, announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase property located at 17 Gordon Town Road, Papine. The property is adjacent to the current hardware…
Why Jamaicans Call This Bird, John Crow: The Story Behind the Name
In Jamaica, almost everyone knows the John Crow — that big, black bird often seen circling in the sky or perched on rooftops. But have you ever wondered how it got its name?…
International and Local Stars Helping Jamaica Hurricane Relief
Hurricane Melissa caused heavy damage across western Jamaica, and thousands of residents continue to need help. International stars from music, sports, and entertainment have joined relief efforts with donations, supplies, and fundraising events….
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Faith that Walks in the Dark
There are moments in the believer’s journey when the path ahead is dim and uncertain. Decisions weigh heavily, prayers seem unanswered, and clarity feels distant. Dag Heward-Mills puts it this way: “If you…
Junior Market Malaise: Why a Wave of Listings Trading Below IPO Price Is Chilling Jamaica’s Retail Investors — and What Comes Next
Jamaica’s Junior Market was intended to be the launchpad for entrepreneurial growth — small companies raising capital to scale, early retail investors getting a seat at fast-growing businesses, and the market plumbing the…
Lee-Chin, Portland and the Bondholder Standoff: How Pledged NCB Shares Became the Centrepiece of a Caribbean Debt Drama
There is an old maxim in creditor negotiations: it’s never just about numbers — it’s also about leverage. In the case of Michael Lee-Chin’s Portland holdings and their bondholders, both sides now believe…