JUNCTION, St Elizabeth — Business operator and conceptualiser of the Junction Business Expo Kenesha Thomas says the fourth staging of the event last Friday in this fast-booming south-central town was a major boost…
iCreate to consider spinning off Visual Vibe
Less than seven months after acquiring Visual Vibe.com Limited, iCreate Limited is looking to potentially spin-off its remaining ownership in the subsidiary to its shareholders. The notice, which came out on the Jamaica…
Bank jitters
JAMAICA Bankers Association (JBA) said it has commenced discussions amongst its members with the aim of finding solutions to reduce or eliminate the spate of attacks against cash couriers as the country heads…
Scotia profit beats NCB for first time in decade
Scotia Group Jamaica (SGJ) has made $17.2 billion in annual profit, more than its larger peer, NCB Financial, which recently underwent leadership changes. It’s the first time SGJ has beaten NCB in its…
PAJ’s trans-shipment volumes increasing
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) continues to benefit from an increase in regional nearshoring activities, with the handling of trans-shipment containers accounting for approximately 85 per cent of the total 20-foot equivalent…
Scotia Group Jamaica achieves historic earnings
SCOTIA Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) was able to deliver its highest net profit to date of $17.23 billion (CA$151.50 million) as all its business lines grew, with it bringing in over $40.84 billion…
Zoetry Montego Bay: An international brand focused on Jamaican culture
Zoetry Montego Bay (Zoetry), a luxury boutique resort and part of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection of Hotels, opened seven years ago at Rose Hall in St James. And despite being a foreign-owned hotel,…
Highest Ranked NYPD Woman Officer Tania Kinsella is Jamaican
Tania Kinsella is now a name synonymous with leadership and diversity in the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Recently appointed as the First Deputy Commissioner, Kinsella is now not only the highest-ranked…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in The Gambia?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Gambia? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Karla Ashley. She is a Jamaican…
Shineka Gray trial: Cop reads chilling texts allegedly from accused killer’s phone
MONTEGO BAY, St James — A digital forensic officer on Monday read aloud what he said were texts from the phone of young Shineka Gray’s accused killer, Gregory Roberts, who boasted of making…