Jamaican reggae and dancehall stalwarts were honoured by the City of Lauderhill, Florida, during a special Commission Meeting held on February 24th as part of International Reggae Month celebrations. The city presented its…
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Created For His Pleasure
“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created” (Revelation 4:11, KJV). There is something…
Jamaica’s Passport Ranking Improves as Cost of Living Remains Among Caribbean’s Highest
Recent international rankings provide a revealing snapshot of Jamaica’s position in the world today. New data on global passport mobility and cost of living point to a country becoming increasingly connected internationally while…
Two Jamaicans Among 2026 Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Excellence Award Laureates
Two Jamaicans have been named among five outstanding Caribbean leaders honoured as 2026 Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Excellence Award Laureates, recognising achievement in science, entrepreneurship, civic leadership and the arts across the region….
Market Integrity on Trial: Lee-Chin’s Manipulation Warning Puts Jamaica’s Thin Equity Market Under the Microscope
When the chairman of a systemically important financial institution publicly alleges stock market manipulation, investors should pay attention. Michael Lee-Chin, chairman of NCB Financial Group, has called for stiffer penalties against what he…
John Robert Giscome: The Jamaican Gold Rush Pioneer Who Helped Map Northern Canada
Across northern British Columbia, rivers, trails, and communities carry the name Giscome — a lasting marker of a Jamaican-born prospector whose journey stretched from the Caribbean to the frontiers of North America. John…
From Trelawny to Duke: Jamaican Appointed to Senior Leadership Role at Major U.S. University
Jamaican-born health care leader Dr. Ian Lee Brown has been appointed Chief Community Health & Social Impact Officer at Duke University Health System (DUHS), one of the most prominent academic health systems in…
Fontana’s Second Quarter Severely Impacted By Hurricane Melissa, But Delivered 5.6% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth
Anne Chang Chief Executive Officer of Fontana Limited has released the following extracted unaudited financial statements for the second quarter ended December 31, 2025. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with…
Entrepreneurs Operating Informally Urged to Get Regularised
Photo: Donald De La Haye State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses the University of the West Indies (UWI) Pelican Pitch Series on February 12 at…
Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to Launch M5 Business Recovery Programme in 2026/2027
Photo: Dr. David Lowe, Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) The Development Bank of Jamaica’s (DBJ) M5 business recovery programme, aimed at supporting enterprises affected by Hurricane Melissa, will be…