The FIFA World Cup has been put to bed for another four years. The morning after the final came with an emotional hangover for many who had lived through the agony and the…
Hotel pipeline tops US$4.2b, but brand name projects face delays
Jamaica has facilitated more than US$4.2 billion in hotel investments through JAMPRO, but roughly 10 per cent of the pipeline remains delayed, including a Marriott-branded property in Trelawny. These projects – facilitated in…
A $370 billion question: Who is Jamaica building?
Meet Samantha She’s 32, and part of a generation trying to stretch every monthly pay cheque and cover rent while helping ageing parents and relatives get by. She isn’t reading Integrity Commission or…
R. Zee Jackson has died
R. Zee Jackson has died Another sad day for the international reggae community. The sudden passing of Canadian reggae pioneer and musical godfather to many, R. Zee Jackson, has been announced by his…
Dre Island drops his album ‘Love Is In The House’
Dre Island drops his album ‘Love Is In The House’ Kingston native Andre Johnson, better known as Dre Island, just released his third studio project, Love Is In The House. This 11-track digital…
New Release: Takana Zion & Warrior King – Few Words
New Release: Takana Zion & Warrior King – Few Words NEW RELEASE Takana Zion continues to spread his message far beyond his native Guinea. The internationally respected reggae singer has now joined forces…
Jamaica’s Dancehall Chart – Top 25 Singles | July 24-30 | 2026
July 24-30 | 2026 WOII – VALIANT DI GNIUS RECORDS lw 3 | woc 8 | 1 wk @ #1 VICTORY – VYBZ KARTEL ROMILLION ENT./VYBZ KARTEL MUSIC lw 1 | woc 10…
Jamaica’s Reggae Chart – Top 25 Singles | July 24-30 | 2026
July 24-30 | 2026 BUTTERFLIES – BUJU BANTON VP RECORDS lw 3 | woc 12 | 1 wk @ #1 ROAR – YAKSTA BUSH MUSIC/QUEENSWAY MUSIC GROUP lw 1 | woc 11 |…
UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling seeks US$1m to fund J’can rum venture
Professional mixed martial arts fighter Aljamain Sterling, the son of Jamaican expatriates, aims to raise up to US$1 million through a US securities crowdfunding offering to scale his brand, Funk Harbor Rum. “Every…
Finance lessons from Garfield Sobers
The story of Sir Garfield Sobers – widely acknowledged as cricket’s best all-time all-rounder – is rich with personal financial lessons. Sir Gary grew up in humble circumstances in Barbados, but he used…