The Ukrainian conflict has recently turned into a third year and there are, unfortunately, no signs of its end on the horizon. Vladimir Zelenskyy’s declining regime attempts to conscript ever-increasing numbers of Ukrainians,…
Horace Chang | MOCA’s critical role in security apparatus
I noted the Gleaner editorial published on Sunday, May 19, 2024, titled: ‘Whatever happened to MOCA?’ and would like to contribute to the discourse by outlining certain facts regarding the agency’s mandate, some…
No more taxpayer rescue for busted financial firms
Jamaica will introduce new legislation so taxpayers won’t bear the cost of rescuing troubled financial firms. “Do not forget that when an institution fails, and the taxpayer has to draw the cheque, then…
Wigton wins tax argument
Renewable energy company Wigton Windfarm Limited says a 172 per cent spike in annual profit was mostly due to a tax windfall. Because of the tax credits, its earnings for year ending March…
Who is Leesa Kow? Managing Director, JN Bank and Chairman of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB)
Leesa Kow is a distinguished leader in the financial sector, serving as the Managing Director of JN Bank and the Chairman of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB). Her career is marked by…
Norbrook Equity Partners Expands Footprint in Panama with Acquisition of KFC and Dairy Queen
Norbrook Equity Partners Limited (NEPL), a prominent Jamaican investment group, has announced a significant expansion into the Panamanian market with the acquisition of the KFC and Dairy Queen franchises. This strategic move marks…
The Rise of Drone Deliveries: Implications for Jamaica, the Caribbean and the Future of Logistics
Amazon’s MK27-2 drone is at the forefront of transforming logistics with its ongoing testing at an airport in Pendleton, Oregon. This advanced 87-pound hexacopter is part of Amazon’s Prime Air initiative, aiming to…
Nollywood & Jollywood Cooperation: Jamaica Enters into Strong Partnership with Nigeria’s Film and Animation Industry
Jamaica has joined the list of nations interested in partnering with the film and animation industry of Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musa Musawa, praised the…
Two shootings, three deaths
Three persons were killed in two shootings, one in St. Mary and the other in Manchester, over the…
Teenage visitor to Jamaica reported missing
A fourteen year-old visitor to Jamaica has been reported missing in St Ann’s Bay, St Ann. …