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Earl Jarrett (centre), chief executive officer (CEO) of the JN Group, greets Rajan Daswani (second right) and Hansa Daswani (right), owners of Divi Wholesale, during a business luncheon in St Ann, hosted by the JN Group on October 2. Also pictured are Chri
20 Oct, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | JN connects with St Ann businesses to unlock growth opportunities

The JN Group is exploring opportunities to strengthen relationships and better support the growth of the business sector in St Ann. Members of the business community were recently engaged at a…
Justice of the Peace Oral Lewis is a 2026 recipient of the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service in the field of agriculture.
20 Oct, 2026 0

From Ramble, Hanover to King’s House

When Justice of the Peace Oral Donovan Lewis got his Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service from Governor General Patrick Allen on the lawns of King’s House in St Andrew, yesterday, it was for his…
Powell
20 Oct, 2026 0

Immigration | Returning to Jamaica from Canada

Dear Miss Powell, I read an article that you shared about coming to Canada and things you should do. I’ve been in Canada 18 years. Now that my kids have finished university, I think it’s time I go…
20 Oct, 2026 0

Gordon Robinson | Who am I?

Many people have no idea what drives their lifetime choices, attitudes and prejudices. Often it happened in childhood and quietly influenced the way they deal with fellow humans. At some point, when…
Denise Wheatle (left), operator of Creative Little Kerry House of Fashion and a client of JN Bank Small Business Loans, gifted Earl Jarrett, chief executive officer, The JN Group, a pair of cushions she made. The occasion was a JN members meeting held at t
20 Oct, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Denise Wheatle defying expectations in upholstery work

In an industry where upholstering is more commonly associated with men, Denise Wheatle of Bailey’s Vale, St Mary has carved out a space for herself, refusing to be defined by traditional expectations.…
Jamaican entrepreneurs Burchell Gordon (left) and Bevon King.
20 Oct, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Two Jamaicans, one big vision

Jamaican entrepreneurs Burchell Gordon and Bevon King are bringing MORE Workforce to market, with a vision to help businesses expand their capabilities through artificial intelligence-powered digital…
Letters
20 Oct, 2026 0

Discuss NaRRA objectively and with context

THE EDITOR, Madam: The conversation around the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) has increased over the last few weeks. Questions have been raised about the need for a NaRRA,…
Letters
20 Oct, 2026 0

Improving the management of roads

THE EDITOR, Madam: Road conditions vary across Jamaica. Heavy rainfall, traffic, overloaded vehicles and ageing road surfaces make maintenance a continuing challenge. Effective road management…
Letters
20 Oct, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment delays demand urgent action

THE EDITOR, Madam: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is marked with fundraising events and various public education fora. Yet many of us do not know that Jamaica has one of the highest incidence rates…