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Courvoisier Global Chief Blender Thiabut Hontanx told ‘The Gleaner’ the world-famous spirit is shifting to a brand which “is more fun, passionate and open to a younger audience”.
02 Apr, 2026 0

Pass the Courvoisier

While multiple Grammy Award-nominated rapper Busta Rhymes brought French cognac to mainstream attention with his 2002 hit, Pass the Courvoisier, the spirit’s Global Chief Blender, Thiabut Hontanx,…
Norjah Witter, account manager, Select Brands, keeps it simple in denim and trainers.
02 Apr, 2026 0

Something Extra | Thursday
Giving throwback energy with timeless vibes, T.O.K. lit up Fri-Nally last Friday at the Courtyard at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. After more than a decade away from the Jamaican stage, the…
Mark Hart, chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone Company.
02 Apr, 2026 0

MoBay Free Zone chair backs Holness’ plan to relocate BPO facilities inland

WESTERN BUREAU: Mark Hart, chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone Company, has endorsed the Government’s long-term plan to relocate business process outsourcing (BPO) operations from the coastal…
Contributed Crews work during the St James blitz to restore hundreds of JPS customers.
02 Apr, 2026 0

JPS writes off J$3.5b in Hurricane Melissa damage as profit slides

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has written off US$22.3 million — about J$3.5 billion — in assets damaged by Hurricane Melissa last October. The electricity utility said in its audited…
Johnmark Wiggan ministers in song on the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium stage during the launch of his sophomore album ‘By Fire’ last Saturday.
02 Apr, 2026 0

Johnmark Wiggan’s ‘By Fire’ launch ignites worship

The Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College became a sanctuary of sound, fire, and purpose last Saturday, as gospel artiste Johnmark Wiggan staged the official launch of his sophomore album, …
National Housing Trust (NHT) General Manager with responsibility for contribution management, Gladstone Johnson, sorts tarpaulins during a volunteer effort to support Hurricane Melissa-affected residents.
02 Apr, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | NHT staff volunteers restore homes for vulnerable residents

President, Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights, Franchesca Francis (second left), presents an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Medical Officer, Duhaney Park Health Centre, Dr Wendy-Ann Byfield-Lyons (third left), at the health facility in St An
02 Apr, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights donates defibrillator to Duhaney Park health centre

Bryan Smart (3rd right), chief engineer, Robotics Club, Ardenne High School, provides a demonstration of the skills of the robot built by club members during the launch of the UTech Kiwanis STEM Education Project on Monday, March 23 at Ardenne High School.
02 Apr, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | UTech, Kiwanis launch STEM Education Project at Ardenne High

Ashley-Rae Barrett, customer service officer at Scotiabank, takes students through the basics of budgeting during the Scotia Foundation’s International Women’s Day Luncheon on March 20.
02 Apr, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | Scotiabank empowers young mothers with financial literacy, life skills