Caricom will need to update its tax arrangements to align with the movement towards a minimum global tax on businesses, and Minister of Finance Dr Nigel Clarke is pushing for the bloc to…
Project STAR seeks more support through social IPO
PROJECT STAR is calling for more support as it continues to raise awareness of its first social initial public offering (IPO) on the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE). “This is the first time…
Creatives urged to join industry association
To better organise and attract funding support, players in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) are being urged to have greater participation in their local association. Co-founder and executive director of Kingston Creative…
Row or No Row: What is Jamaica’s Relationship Status with the US?
On 17 July 2023, media reports revealed an alleged row between the governments of Jamaica and the United States concerning a request by the US to extend diplomatic immunity to the spouse of…
This is the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 21st, 2023
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 21, 2023. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past…
Courage under fire
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Paula Llewellyn on Wednesday mounted a stout defence of her stewardship as director of public prosecutions (DPP) as she encouraged justices of the peace to maintain their integrity regardless of…
About-turn
MEMBER of Parliament for Portland Western Daryl Vaz is to withdraw the censure motion against Opposition Leader Mark Golding which he tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. Vaz’s decision follows a walk-back of the…
El Fata – Night Shift b/w Blackout JA – Emergency Walk
El Fata – Night Shift b/w Blackout JA – Emergency Walk NEW RELEASE In collaboration with French producer Marshall Neeko, Dancehall Tradition out of Bucharest, Romania, have released a double A-sided 7″ vinyl…
Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 11th time
America’s central bank, the Federal Reserve, raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the 11th time in 17 months, a streak of hikes that are intended to curb inflation. The move lifted the…
Aliana McMaster Makes History as First Jamaican Female to Win Shooting Medal in Europe
In a strong display of talent, 16-year-old Aliana McMaster secured third place in the main event of the Lady Sub Junior Sporting Class at the 2023 World English Sporting Clays Championship in England,…