Energy Minister Daryl Vaz toured the Jamaica Public Service Company’s control centre on…
National clean-up campaign to help restore stability following Beryl
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says several agencies in his administration have started a…
Steer Town man charged after altercation with security forces
By Kimone Witter Steer Town resident Devon Fallen has been charged with…
Hit Melody Records hits Amazon Charts
Hit Melody Records hits Amazon Charts Heather Virgo’s 14-track ‘Ionie’ reggae riddim has hit Amazon Cuba-Caribbean New Release Top 10 Charts. The fast-rising record producer, a Jamaican by birth now living in the…
Ransford Smith | Remittances and development: making silk purse out of sow’s ear?
The World Bank periodically publishes data on global remittances as does the Bank of Jamaica in regard to Jamaica. As well, we are frequently reminded of the importance of remittances to Jamaica’s economy…
Curtis Ward | UK elections and opportunities for CARICOM engagement
Congratulations are in order to UK’s new prime minister, Keir Starmer, on his Labour Party’s resounding victory and to David Lammy on his appointment as UK’s foreign secretary. With the perception of a…
Yam farmers in Trelawny beg for help after Beryl destroys crops
By Kimone Witter Yam farmers in southern Trelawny are calling for assistance…
Accelerate help for hurricane-hit agriculture sector, says Campbell
By Kimone Witter Opposition spokesman on Agriculture Dr. Dayton Campbell…
‘Triangulation’ fraud on the rise, online shoppers beware, says expert
Having investigated electronic banking fraud in all its forms for years, Dane Nicholson is predicting another type of fraud by cyberscammers, referred to as “triangulation”, saying it will grow in significance in Jamaica…
Fraud expert wants long sentences for bank employees who steal
A leading expert on banking fraud is calling for lengthy sentences for bank employees who steal funds while on the job. Dane Nicholson, co-chair of the Jamaica Bankers Association’s Anti-Fraud Committee, said the…