More than 98 per cent of ginger produced in Jamaica is consumed locally, with export markets constrained by high pricing, says General Manager of the Exports Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Byron…
Two Lasco companies exceed $500m share cap for juniors
Two affiliated Lasco companies have broken through the $500-million ceiling on share capital for junior stock market companies, and are paying fees applicable to main market listings as a result. But whether they…
Alpha girls daring to dream
Students of the Convent of Mercy Academy, “Alpha”, recently received a clear and strong charge, ‘Dare to Dream’. The statement came from Natalie Bennett, Senior Product Manager at Google and a past student…
Krispy Kreme Store Unlocks Five Secrets About Marketing to Jamaicans
The official grand opening of the new Krispy Kreme franchise in Kingston attracted a huge crowd of doughnut lovers on June 3, 2023, and it appears that the company has cracked Jamaica’s marketing…
Reggae Sumfest & Other Caribbean Summer Music Festivals Happening In 2023
Caribbean summer music festivals have become the prime destinations for international visitors who want to witness the rich culture of the islands through the live performances of Caribbean-born, internationally-acclaimed artistes. You may be…
Police seeking woman seen on CCTV with abducted 8-year-old
Tears rolled down eight-year-old Danielle Rowe’s face as she took her last breath early Saturday morning. The brutal nature of the little girl’s murder — abducted after leaving Braeton Primary and Infant School…
Suspected mastermind behind Beryllium attacks nabbed — police
THE police say they have in custody the person who they believe orchestrated the recent attacks on courier company Beryllium Limited security teams, pulling off multimillion-dollar heists. That person, who was arrested last…
Magano covers “Satta Massagana”
Magano covers “Satta Massagana” “The first time producer Thug Chemist mentioned the remaking of the ‘Satta Massagana’ riddim was on Saturday, March 18, 2023.” “It was exactly 4:48 pm and my thoughts went…
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #20
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #20 STAY UPDATED WITH OUR PICKS OF THE WEEK In general, Reggae Vibes’ weekly Spotify Playlist is compiled of tunes that were released in the previous week, a blast…
More companies setting ‘net-zero’ climate targets, but few have credible plans, report says
A growing number of companies are pledging to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to ‘net zero’ as part of global efforts to tackle climate change, but that goal is rarely supported by a…