SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Even after two independent councillors of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation joined the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) side of the floor on Thursday, embattled Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar Bertel Moore managed to…
Scratchylus respects the Windrush Generation
Scratchylus respects the Windrush Generation This is a momentous year for Britons of West Indian descent. It’s been 75 years since the Empire Windrush sailed into Tilbury Docks in Essex with nearly 500…
A’Legends’ new look at New York Fashion Week
A’Legends’ new look at New York Fashion Week For years, a number of fashion eyeballs have been teasing A’Legends to look forward to New York Fashion Week. After much teasing, she made one…
No to local potatoes
Restaurant Associates Limited Chairman Richard Lake, who operates the Burger King and Popeyes franchises, says while the fast-food or quick-service restaurant chains generally support the Jamaican economy, he has ruled out doing business…
Brand Jamaica rum rumble pushed back, JIPO to referee dispute
The legal fight between National Rums of Jamaica, NRJ, and the Spirits Pool Association on the limits of what can be called Jamaica rum will now see parties face off before year end…
More gains to come from SP ratings upgrade
Stakeholders in the private sector are calling on the Government of Jamaica to communicate and act swiftly to allocate the gains from the country’s macroeconomic programme, which resulted in the highest credit rating…
Indies Pharma benefits from ‘loyalty and trust’
A strong pipeline of products; customer loyalty and trust; and cost control and efficiency are the main factors responsible for a strong financial showing from Junior Market-listed pharmaceutical company Indies Pharma. This is…
GiftMe goes after diaspora market with Ding partnership
E-Gifting company GiftMe, in joining forces with international mobile top-up platform Ding, said it is looking to tap into the diaspora market as both entities partner to fulfil the need for ‘purposeful remittance’…
A Chat with Jamaican Actor Dale Elliott, Brings Hilarious Comedy Show to South Florida
On Saturday, 16 September 2023, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts in Broward will play host to an evening of laughter courtesy of Jamaican actor now fast-rising comedy sensation Dale Elliott, with…
Caribbean Genres Celebrated at First-Ever Caribbean Music Awards
The inaugural staging of the Caribbean Music Awards honored all forms and genres of Caribbean music, including dancehall, reggae, soca, and zouk. The event was hosted by Grammy Award winner Wyclef Jean and…