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United States President Donald Trump is joined by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the signing ceremony for the agreement establishing the military alliance known as the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition.
April 16, 2026

Editorial | CARICOM can’t reverse T&T backing

It is not surprising that many people, including some regional governments, are having second thoughts about the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) endorsement of Trinidad and Tobago for a non-permanent…
Participants in the Tabanca in the Kitchen: Passport to New Orleans session pose with their completed dishes on Monday.
April 16, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

JFDK comforts post-carnival blues with Tabanca in the Kitchen

Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen kicked off its Tabanca in the Kitchen series on Monday night with Passport to New Orleans. The vibe and energy of the quaint culinary space set the tone for the…
April 16, 2026

Basil Jarrett | Opportunities in every (Middle East) crisis

Let’s get this out of the way early. What is happening in the Middle East is a sad, disheartening and completely regrettable waste of human life and property.
Korie-Page Jones (right), promotions & execution manager at Continental Baking Company Limited, is pictured with members of Waterhouse Football Club (from left): Mario Simms, Colorado Murray, Jodian James, and captain Kymani Campbell, during the handover o
April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Waterhouse Football Club treated with HTB Easter buns

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April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Pocket Rocket Foundation brings Easter cheer to Waterhouse and Ewarton communities

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, the Guardsman Group Foundation provided approximately $27 million in relief assistance funds to support officers who were most severely affected by the hurricane. The foundation or
April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Guardsman Group Foundation delivers financial support to officers affected by Hurricane Melissa

Jennifer Gordon, Laparkan Shipping’s administrative and maintenance manager, hands over essential items to Fabian White, a representative from the Ministry of Finance and Civil Service Group. Mr. White spearheaded the outreach to the private sector for d
April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Laparkan Shipping delivers essential items to Sidney L. Blake Basic School

Letters
April 16, 2026

Letter of the Day | The financial sector: striking the right balance

THE EDITOR, Madam:
The Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) Jamaica Chapter successfully hosted a toy drive aimed at bringing seasonal cheer to children impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Westmoreland and St Elizabeth. The initiative received overwhelming support fr
April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Women in Maritime Association Caribbean hosts toy drive