LASCO Distributors Limited (LASD) has advised that Mr. John De Silva has resigned as Managing Director of LASD effective March 13, 2026. The Directors have accepted his resignation and resolved that the Executive…
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Mark Shields | Enforcement, not smart traffic lights will save lives
The announcement of the installation of camera-based video-detection systems at major signals has been presented as a major step forward in traffic management and modernisation. It is certainly welcome. Modern traffic systems are…
Jalil Dabdoub | Caribbean leaders …
The recent commentary by former Prime Minister (PM) P.J. Patterson on the deepening crisis in Cuba is as morally resonant as it is politically uncomfortable for current Caribbean leaders, including PM Andrew Holness….
I Love Jamaica: A Cinematic Tribute to the Island’s Authentic Beauty and Healing Vibrations
On Jamaica Day 2026, audiences are invited to experience Jamaica not as a postcard, but as a place of restoration, reflection and renewal. I Love Jamaica, the latest short film from award-winning young…
Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall Icons Honoured in South Florida for Humanitarian Service
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…
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…