Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson, head of National Baking Company Limited, is exasperated with what he describes as recurring issues relating to raw materials import restrictions caused by government regulations that serve no one’s interests…
Jamalco suffers another power disruption costing billions
Century Aluminum Company, the owners of Jamalco, disclosed on Wednesday that during summer, the power generation unit at the Clarendon-based refinery malfunctioned, costing the company about US$22 million. The loss translates to $3.4…
Summerhouse restaurant bringing old world hospitality to customers
WHEN Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau, siblings and co-owners of the Summerhouse restaurant, decided to open a second location for the business in 2020, they ran head-on into the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health…
Palace thrilled by return of actors to work
The country’s lone cinema operator Palace Amusement Limited has said it is pleased with the return to work of Hollywood actors, who after weeks of staying off the job have cast a shadow…
A Weh You Get Da New Clarks Deh Popcaan? Dancehall Artist is the Face of Clarks Latest Campaign
Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan and British footwear titan Clarks have teamed up. This partnership introduces a new Wallabee line design set to the brand’s Originals collection that hit selected retailers and online stores…
Jamaican Women are Demanding An Encore From Trey Songz Following His First-Ever Performance in Kingston
On Sunday, November 5, a large crowd of women gathered in anticipation to witness the debut performance of Grammy-nominated R&B sensation, Trey Songz, at the Sunscape All White Brunch party in Kingston. For…
Jamaican-Themed Christmas Grand Market Comes to New York in 2023
Braata Productions, an enterprise dedicated to providing authentic representations of the culture of Caribbean islands, will present the Christmas Grand Market during the 2023 holiday season. The market, which will be held in…
Holness: Labour shortage a national emergency
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has described as a ‘national emergency’ the need to reach out to Jamaica’s human resources who are outside the formal labour force, given evidence of a labour shortage. He…
‘They have no heart’
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has vowed that his Administration, using the security forces and the full extent of the law, will go after the criminals who he says are terrorising the nation. Addressing…
Court clears Johnson Smith in case brought by Jamaican American
JAMAICA’S Supreme Court Wednesday cleared Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a lawsuit that claimed that a US$99,000 gift towards her failed 2022 Commonwealth secretary general bid had been mishandled. Acting Puisne Judge…