Guava was a fruit I fed on growing up in Jamaica. Guava trees spread all over my neighborhood of Linstead in the parish of St. Catherine in Jamaica. Even now I get a…
JAMAICAN STUDENTS ON EDGE
The arrest and charge of a 21-year-old Jamaican overseas a week ago has left some tertiary students who participate in a popular United States-based programme uneasy. However, one chief executive is positive that…
Jamaica National Group turns 149 today
Jamaica National Group marks its 149th year of existence today. The occasion not only signifies its rich heritage but also underscores its commitment to its members and its profound impact on society through…
Scientist & Dubiterian – Free Brazil From The Invading Vampires
Scientist & Dubiterian – Free Brazil From The Invading Vampires NEW RELEASE Renowned Jamaican dub master Scientist has collaborated with Brazilian music producer and melodica player Dubiterian. Together they created 12 tracks for…
Adekeye Adebajo | Anatomy of the Niger coup
The recent military coup d’état in Niger was the fifth the West African country of 26 million people has experienced since its independence from France in 1960. Land-locked Niger is among the poorest…
Michael Taylor | Tackling climate change makes sense
If you ever wanted a good reason for supporting efforts to tackle climate change, check your finances – or the lack of it – over the last two months. It should make you…
HMH Farms adding Jamgoat burgers to line-up
HMH Farms Limited is testing a new line of goat meat burgers, a first of its kind commercial product that aims to leverage Jamaicans’ love of mutton, which is traditionally consumed as a…
Canadian stocks now available locally as JSE launches DMA platform
Local investors can now trade shares issued on the Canadian market using select local brokers under the Direct Market Access portal newly introduced by the Jamaica Stock Exchange. The next phase will expand…
One Great Studio breaks IPO drought
Digital marketing company One Great Studio (1GS) has broken the drought for investors seeking to participate in initial public offers (IPO) this year, being the first to come to market. The company, which…
FSC proposes changes for dividends by securities dealers
JAMAICANS taking more interest in investing in stocks should pay attention to this bit of news as the Financial Services Commission (FSC) has proposed new guidelines for the distribution of dividends by securities…