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From left: Omar Sweeney, managing director of Jamaica Social Investment Fund; Floyd Green, minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining; Matthew Samuda, minister of water, environment and climate change; and Wayne Robertson, permanent secretary in the Min
31 Mar, 2026 0

Gov’t launches US$50m project for climate-resilient farming

A multibillion-dollar project designed by the Government to harden the country’s agriculture sector against climate shocks is expected to boost nearly 15,000 farmers in the first year, officials have…
With hair of varying styles and lengths, Jamaica College students celebrating their victory in the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ Athletics Championships last month.
31 Mar, 2026 0

‘We’ve always done well’

Jamaica College (JC) Principal Wayne Robinson said the school’s latest ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ Championships triumph is more than a title; it is another marker of a school firing on all fronts. The…
Acclaimed cellist and singer Emily Elliott will open tonight’s Kingston Night Market staging with a captivating performance.
31 Mar, 2026 0

Kingston Night Market’s March finale to honour women

The Hillcrest Avenue home of the popular Kingston Night Market (KNM), known for showcasing the very best of Jamaican talent, culture, and creativity every Tuesday, will bring its month-long…
From left: Wayne Robinson, principal of Jamaica College, Michael-Andre Edwards, captain, and Duane Johnson, head coach, join in the celebration of the school’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the institution’s Old Hope Ro
31 Mar, 2026 0

‘A nuh vibes win Champs’

Duane Johnson, head coach of Jamaica College’s (JC) track and field team, says the school’s 23rd hold on the Mortimer Geddes Trophy at last weekend’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics…
June Bryan, administrative manager at Biomedical.
31 Mar, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | June Bryan – celebrating a legacy of service and leadership at Biomedical Laboratory

In a professional landscape increasingly defined by rapid job hopping in pursuit of the next best opportunity, June Bryan stands apart. As administrative manager and the longest-serving employee at…
Nekesha Hines-Brown in her shop, which was impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
31 Mar, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Give to gain: entrepreneur finds hope after Melissa devastation

In the farming community of Burnt Savannah, St Elizabeth, where resilience has become a way of life, one female entrepreneur is finding her footing again, empowered to rebuild after devastating…
Newly appointed Chair of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Kerry Scott.
31 Mar, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | CVSS’s new chair targets reform and stronger sector advocacy

Newly appointed Chair of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS’s), Kerry Scott, says his tenure will focus on strengthening advocacy, modernising data systems and advancing long-awaited…
Nina Peters (right), business relationship and sales manager, JN Bank, in discussion with Gevanio Tucker (left) and Arriel Reynolds of the School of Business Administration–Accounting, University of Technology, Jamaica, during an accounting seminar held
31 Mar, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | JN Bank urges tertiary students to master financial planning

Finance students at the University of Technology, Jamaica, have been urged to adopt a more disciplined and data-driven approach to managing their finances. Strong personal financial management, they…
31 Mar, 2026 0

Immigration Corner | What are the uses, limitations of an Electronic Travel Authorization?

Dear Mr. Bassie, I would like to know what the uses and limitations of an Electronic Travel Authorization are. I would appreciate any advice that you can provide. – L.L. Dear L.L., It should be noted…