Dr. Afua Cooper, a Jamaican-Canadian historian, poet, and scholar, has been honored with the Order of Nova Scotia, the province’s highest distinction. This recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to literature, Black Canadian studies,…
Jamwax reissues Justin Hinds – Marcus Tradition
Jamwax reissues Justin Hinds – Marcus Tradition REISSUE Jamwax Records of France is set to re-release Justin Hinds’ 1987 7″ single on January 9th this year. Given that copies of this rare single…
Attorney urges use of body-worn cameras by the police
The Police High Command is again being urged to ensure that members of the police force are…
Young Jamaican-Crucian Entrepreneurs Expand Lemonade Brand to U.S. Virgin Islands
Juju & Cece’s Lemonades, a business founded by sisters Juliett and Gracie Reid-Ventura, has reached a major milestone with its expansion into the COST U LESS retail warehouse in St. Croix. The family-owned…
IDT orders Windalco to reinstate employee, with financial compensation
By Halshane Burke The Industrial Disputes Tribunal has ordered Windalco to reinstate a…
Richie Davis – @ Stingray Studio
Richie Davis – @ Stingray Studio NEW RELEASE Veteran UK singer, songwriter, and musician Richie Davis has unveiled a fresh EP entitled @ Stingray Studio. Each track was, of course, recorded at the…
Peter Bunting | Restoring order, building peace
Reflecting on 2024, Jamaica has seen a significant decline in murders, marking a shift from the previous years of escalating violence under the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) administration. The number of murders in…
Dennis Minott | Jamaica’s headlong rush into SMRs quagmire: Wisdom, please!
Jamaica stands at a critical crossroads. As global climate change accelerates and energy needs evolve, the country must make strategic decisions about its energy future. However, the proposed adoption of small modular reactors…
JSE made gains in 2024
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) gained some 3.0 per cent in 2024, pushing the market to a $2.1 trillion valuation. “I expect that the trend, though marginal for 2024, will continue into 2025,”…
The LAB invests $133 million on content in 2024
The media company Limners and Bards Limited (The LAB) spent $133 million on content development for its latest financial year, that it expects to license going forward. The company said it will focus…