The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) enters the public session of its 85th annual conference on Sunday with a bold bid to lift its stock and fix rough spots on the road to…
Gordon Robinson | Sitcoms, dunceness and politics
There’s a new wave of American sitcoms that seem to be actively discarding cardboard stereotypes formerly used for easy laughs. Instead these new sitcoms rely on intelligent, creative writing and directorial styles establishing…
Alexander Causwell | Moving on from the ‘culture of violence’ myth
CAPRI’s 2020 study on Jamaica’s violent gangs, Guns Out: The Splintering of Jamaica’s Gangs – https://shorturl.at/ixLX5, repeated the commonly held premise that Jamaica suffers from a “culture of violence”. Ongoing work in the…
Scott: General Accident undervalued by the market
General Accident Insurance Company Limited has no immediate plans or need to raise capital when it migrates to the main market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Chairman Paul B. Scott has said. At…
NCB to increase bank fees
National Commercial Bank Jamaica, NCB, has advised that it will be adjusting some of its fees, effective November 1, changes that will mainly result in customers paying more to do business with the…
FSC leak
Hacked files dumped on dark web SEVERAL financial professionals are expressing concern following the revelation that some of the files stolen from the Financial Services Commission’ (FSC) systems have begun to appear on…
Inflation ticks up for 4th-straight month
INFLATION in Jamaica edged up in August as higher costs for food and the increase in the national minimum wage were enough to outweigh the gains for consumers from lower petrol prices. Inflation…
Usain Bolt Honored with Top Legends New Value Note
Jamaica’s multi-Olympic champion and sprint legend Usain Bolt is featured on a new value note issued by collectibles firm Top Legends. Value notes from Top Legends, which are copy-protected, provide unique collectible items…
Five Ways To Cook Beef Like a Jamaican
Jamaicans are known for our seasoned fingers that infuse every dish with incredible flavors, turning even the simplest meals into culinary delights. When it comes to beef dishes, our culinary prowess shines brightly,…
Political twist
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Less than 24 hours after two of his former Comrades joined the Jamaica Labour Party, Councillor Lawton McKenzie on Friday morning declared his return to the People’s National Party, giving…