In July 2023, the first in-person, regional convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses in history was conducted in the Jamaican Creole, also known as Jamaican Patois. Some 2,000 people attended the convention, eager to enjoy…
How Did This Jamaican Accountant Achieve A Thriving Art Career in America?
Seven years ago, the talented Jamaican-born artist, Gavin Jordan, was deeply entrenched in the corporate world, thriving as a certified public accountant. Despite a fondness for art, particularly sketching during his high school…
Transport feud
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz and his Opposition counterpart Mikael Phillips on Tuesday jousted over the recent fare increase granted to taxi and bus operators as a spat between the Government and Opposition on…
Controversy, uncertainty continue to shroud report tabling in House
OPPOSITION member Julian Robinson on Tuesday continued to press House Speaker Juliet Holness to share with legislators the opinion of the Attorney General’s Department on the tabling of reports from the Integrity Commission…
Brian Iannucci congratulates Chris Thomas The CEO
Brian Iannucci congratulates Chris Thomas The CEO The superlative Brian Iannucci, record producer/artiste, is tossing cheers to Chris Thomas The CEO of I.W.A.A.D Music LLC for his champion entrance in the Grammy Consideration…
Crime slicing and dicing confidence
Consumer and business confidence indices inched up marginally in the third quarter of 2023 but crime continues to weigh on the growth of the indices. Consumer and business confidence hit 161.1 points and…
Jamaica raising new debt on global markets, to pay down bonds worth US$1.7b
The Government of Jamaica, GOJ, armed with two credit rating upgrades, will be raising new debt on the international market to pay down US$1.76 billion in existing global bonds. It forms part of…
Crime-wary Jamaica sees confidence drops
CONFIDENCE in the economic prospects of the country remained stable amongst business leaders and consumers, but a majority cite crime as a red flag for the nation’s economic outlook. The findings were released…
Lumber Depot hunts acquisitions
Hardware company Lumber Depot said it is on the lookout for new acquisitions as it positions itself to grow and increase shareholder value. Speaking at the company’s annual general meeting last Friday, Managing…
Banks upping security measures to protect customers
Amidst the rise in social engineering and other cyber threats, several commercial banks have implemented new procedures and tools to limit the risk posed to customers in the rapidly evolving digital age. The…