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The company is before the court on breaches of the Wildlife Protection Act.
April 14, 2026

St Catherine man charged with murder of 80-y-o mother to return to court June 2

Fifty-three-year-old Paulo Grant, who is charged with the murder of his 80-year-old mother, was again remanded when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday. The body of Jasmine…
Prime Minister Andrew Holness piloting the NaRRA Bill on April 14, 2026.
April 14, 2026

FAST threshold to be lowered to US$15 million

The Government has announced it will lower the threshold to be met by investors seeking to take advantage of its Facilitated Acceleration of Strategic Transformation (FAST Jamaica) programme from…
Small steps taken now, adjusting spending, talking openly about finances, and managing debt responsibly, can make a significant difference to our outcome.
April 14, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Navigating rising costs: practical financial tips for today’s households

With prices climbing, from groceries to fuel, many households are feeling the strain. Inflation, higher interest rates and general economic uncertainty have made every day budgeting more challenging…
A gated community in Jamaica.
April 14, 2026

Growth & Jobs | From Kingston’s inner-city to gated community homeowner

A home in a gated community in Jamaica had long been Shereen Mallet’s aspiration. Her dream is one she had since childhood growing up in Kingston’s inner-city. It grew even stronger over the two…
Students of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education in Portland (from left), Janane Terrelonge, Shanika Robinson, and Alicia Myers, who were members of the student-operated business, ‘Sweet & Savoury Bites’, whose booth was featured at the in
April 14, 2026

CASE students test entrepreneurial mettle at Research Day Expo

The familiar hum of academic debate during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo in March gave way to the sizzle of grills and the whir of blenders, as students…
Participants in the Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient Agri-food Systems (IRL) Project, in the company of officials, display their certificates during the certification ceremony, held recently at the Spring Village Community Centre in St. Cather
April 14, 2026

Small farmers in Kitson Town benefit from IRL project

Small farmers in Kitson Town, St. Catherine, are reporting significant improvements in their livelihoods, as an agricultural initiative helps to strengthen community ties and expand economic…
From left: Sandra Glasgow, managing director of RevUp Caribbean Limited; Melanie Subratie, chairman of FirstAngels Caribbean Limited; Dr Kevin Brown, president of the University of Technology, Jamaica (both holding folders containing signed copies of the a
April 14, 2026

New partnership targets startup growth, innovation

A partnership between the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica’s Technology Innovation Centre (TIC), RevUp Caribbean Limited and FirstAngels Caribbean (FAC) is intended to strengthen the…
Denise Cagley‑Jefferson, newly appointed executive director of Food For The Poor Jamaica.
April 14, 2026

Food For The Poor Jamaica appoints new executive director

Denise Cagley-Jefferson has been appointed executive director of Food For The Poor Jamaica (FFTP Jamaica). She brings more than 20 years’ experience in the international non-profit sector, with a…
April 14, 2026

Immigration Corner | Under which conditions would an application for bail release be successful?

Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know what factors contribute to the likelihood of succeeding when applying for bail while in detention. J.C. Dear J.C., Persons are able to apply for immigration bail…