Jamaican-born cultural strategist and arts leader Tamara McCaw has been named President of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), one of New York’s most influential cultural institutions. McCaw was unanimously selected by BAM’s…
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Hill & Gully Ride – Why This Riddim’s Revival Is Actually A Win For Jamaican Culture
Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Fae Ellington (Aunty Fae) has publicly expressed discomfort with the modern use of the “Hill & Gully Ride” riddim, particularly the sexually explicit dancehall songs now dominating social media and…
Wisynco Delivers Double-Digit Revenue Growth as Export Sales Surge 34.7% Despite Weather and Hurricane Disruptions
Andrew Mahfood Chief Executive Officer Wisynco Group Limited has released the follwoing unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended 31 March 2026, which have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard…
TransJam Highway Delivers Strong Start To 2026, Continuing Trajectory Of Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion
The following discussion contains an analysis of our results of operations and financial position for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, including the subsidiaries Jamaican Infrastructure Operator Limited (JIO) and TransJam Highway Operators…
Everything Fresh Still Experiencing Lingering Impacts Of Hurricane Melissa
Courtney Pullen Managing Director of Everything Fresh Limited and its subsidiary Company in the Bahamas is pleased to present the unaudited financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The quarter’s performance…
Guardian Holdings Limited- Acquisition of NCB Merchant Bank Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Brief Report: 1. Acquisition Announcement Guardian Holdings Limited (GHL) has announced that its Board of Directors approved the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding common equity of NCB Merchant Bank Trinidad…
Ride-Hailing Policy Green Paper to Be Tabled In Parliament Within Three Months
The Green Paper on Jamaica’s National Ride-Hailing Policy is slated to be tabled in Parliament within the next three months. This was announced by Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz,…
SMEs Affected By Hurricane Urged to Take Advantage of EXIM Bank’s Loan Facilities
The National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM) is encouraging business operators affected by Hurricane Melissa, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to take advantage of its loan facilities. Manager of Loan Origination and…
Jamaican Lisa Rutty Honoured by Canadian City with Inspirational Award
Jamaican community leader Lisa Rutty was honoured by the Canadian city of Brampton with an Inspirational Award during the 2026 Brampton Citizen Awards ceremony. The award recognized her work in community service, diaspora…
Why IShowSpeed’s Jamaica Visit Matters More Than Critics
Jamaica has long been one of the world’s most recognized cultural nations. From reggae music and dancehall to sprinting, food, language, and style, the island’s influence reaches far beyond its size. That same…