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These 2,000-gallon tanks were donated by the Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights and the Rotary Club of Montego Bay in St James to support Maroon Town and its environs following widespread devastation by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Rotary clubs boost water security in Maroon Town

The Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights and the Rotary Club of Montego Bay recently donated two 2,000-gallon water tanks to aid Maroon Town and nearby communities with maintaining access to stored…
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13 Oct, 2026 0

UTech hosts Africa-Caribbean AI Conference

The Pan-African/Caribbean Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems Conference (PAAISS 2026) opens today at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, bringing together researchers, policymakers,…
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13 Oct, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | JBDC focused on market access for MSMEs

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is moving beyond traditional capacity-building support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), placing greater emphasis on helping…
From left: Sophia Hamilton-Brown, deputy postmaster-general 1; Post and Telecommunications Department; Carol Saunders-Hammond, senior director, corporate services, Post and Telecommunications Department; Donovan Williams, Minister of State in the Ministry
13 Oct, 2026 0

Jamaica Post marks 355 years, bets on digital future

Jamaica Post is marking 355 years of service while positioning itself for a larger role in Jamaica’s digital transformation as officials seek to modernise one of the country’s oldest public…
Godfrey Anderson and his father, Bob Andy.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Lyrical genius of Bob Andy to be celebrated; new book coming

Preparations were in high gear last year for the October 28 birthday tribute to the legendary singer and prolific songwriter Keith ‘Bob Andy’ Anderson. But a Category 5 hurricane had other plans and…
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13 Oct, 2026 0

Agriculture’s future lies beyond the farm

Jamaica must rethink how it prepares young people for agriculture, moving beyond simply encouraging them to grow food and instead equipping them to process, package, brand, and export Jamaican…
‘Bombshell Weekend’ creator and executive producer Petegay Gentles (left) celebrates the series’ partnership with official beverage partner Red Stripe Flavours alongside Junior Brand Manager Laurice Griffiths.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Tuesday

‘Bombshell Weekend’, an eight-episode digital reality series featuring 20 Jamaican content creators, premiered at Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records in Marketplace, St Andrew, last Thursday. Created…
Judie O’Sullivan, JN Bank member.
13 Oct, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | The wedding gift that has kept on giving

In November 1996, when Judie O’Sullivan and her newlywed husband received a wedding gift of a JN Bank gift certificate loaded with British pounds sterling, it seemed like a simple gesture to celebrate…
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill (centre), converses with Honey Bun Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Chong (right), during a tour of the company’s new manufacturing facility at the MJS Industrial and Technology Park in Spa
13 Oct, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | $1 billion Honey Bun expansion targets export growth

Honey Bun’s $1-billion investment in a new manufacturing facility in Spanish Town is expected to boost production capacity and support the company’s export ambitions as the Government continues to…