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NCB Chairman pledges to address issues that may pose a challenge to company’s mandate of delivering excellent service

NCB Chairman pledges to address issues that may pose a challenge to company’s mandate of delivering excellent service

Chairman of the National Commercial Bank, Michael Lee-Chin, has pledged to address any issue that may pose a challenge to the company's mandate of delivering an excellent standard of service.
Mr. Lee-Chin was delivering the opening remarks at the Financial Institution's Annual General Meeting yesterday.

Global increase in living costs, though challenging, should encourage persons to seek additional earning opportunities – Seiveright

Global increase in living costs, though challenging, should encourage persons to seek additional earning opportunities – Seiveright

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says the global increase in living costs, though challenging, should encourage persons to seek additional earning opportunities.Mr. Seiveright made the comment at the Pelican Pitch Series: Entrepreneurship Forum at the University

Health Minister urges manufacturers to reformulate non-alcoholic sweetened beverages following reported objection to taxing the product

Health Minister urges manufacturers to reformulate non-alcoholic sweetened beverages following reported objection to taxing the product

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, gave the encouragement while speaking at the official opening of the Oxford Community Health Centre in St. Mary, yesterday.It follows reports that the Chairman of a major manufacturing company heavily criticised the proposal.

JHTA defers comment on proposed tax increase on tourism activities until after talks with Government; meeting coming soon

JHTA defers comment on proposed tax increase on tourism activities until after talks with Government; meeting coming soon

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has deferred comment on the proposed increase in the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on tourism activities until after discussions with the Government.The proposal was outlined in the revenue measures tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister, Fayval Williams,

Jashaun Anglin dropped from Reggae Boys squad for February 21 friendly international against Martinique

Jashaun Anglin dropped from Reggae Boys squad for February 21 friendly international against Martinique

Mount Pleasant midfielder Jashaun Anglin has been dropped from the Reggae Boys squad for the February 21 friendly international against Martinique.

Jamaican all-rounder Chinelle Henry named Vice-captain for West Indies Women’s six-match white-ball series against Sri Lanka

Jamaican all-rounder Chinelle Henry named Vice-captain for West Indies Women’s six-match white-ball series against Sri Lanka

Jamaican all-rounder Chinelle Henry has been named vice-captain of the West Indies Women’s team for the upcoming six-match white-ball series against Sri Lanka.

Olympic Sprint double Champion Elaine Thompson-Herah returns to local track scene

Olympic Sprint double Champion Elaine Thompson-Herah returns to local track scene

Early season fireworks are on the cards as back to back Olympic sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, is listed to open her season in what will be her first appearance on the track since June 9, 2024.

Work on new parliamentary website expected to be completed by May

Work on new parliamentary website expected to be completed by May

The update was given by House Speaker Juliet Holness yesterday at the start of the new session of Parliament.

Opposition calls on Gov’t to allocate portion of money from tax on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages towards healthier alternatives

Opposition calls on Gov’t to allocate portion of money from tax on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages towards healthier alternatives

Opposition spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson made the suggestion while giving a preliminary reaction to statements by his Government counterpart, Fayval Williams, during her presentation of new revenue measures in Parliament yesterday.

Jamaica Chamber of Commerce describes Government’s revenue measures as carefully designed

Jamaica Chamber of Commerce describes Government’s revenue measures as carefully designed

Finance Minister Fayval Williams, who tabled the estimates of expenditure and the revenue measures in Parliament on Thursday, said they should result in earnings of over $29 billion during the 2026/2027 fiscal year.

NCB Chairman pledges to address issues that may pose a challenge to company’s mandate of delivering excellent service

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Chairman of the National Commercial Bank, Michael Lee-Chin, has pledged to address any issue that may pose a challenge to the company's mandate of delivering an excellent standard of service. Mr. Lee-Chin was delivering the opening remarks at the Financial Institution's Annual General Meeting yesterday.

Global increase in living costs, though challenging, should encourage persons to seek additional earning opportunities – Seiveright

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says the global increase in living costs, though challenging, should encourage persons to seek additional earning opportunities.Mr. Seiveright made the comment at the Pelican Pitch Series: Entrepreneurship Forum at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on Thursday.

Jashaun Anglin dropped from Reggae Boys squad for February 21 friendly international against Martinique

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Mount Pleasant midfielder Jashaun Anglin has been dropped from the Reggae Boys squad for the February 21 friendly international against Martinique.

Jamaican all-rounder Chinelle Henry named Vice-captain for West Indies Women’s six-match white-ball series against Sri Lanka

Friday, February 13, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaican all-rounder Chinelle Henry has been named vice-captain of the West Indies Women’s team for the upcoming six-match white-ball series against Sri Lanka.

Don Corleon shares untold story about Vybz Kartel’s early career

Friday, February 13, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

As conversations continue across social media about who gave Vybz Kartel his break in the music industry, producer Don Corleon has shared his side of the story.

Beenie Man launches US$10,000 dance competition

Friday, February 13, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall superstar Beenie Man is calling on dancers to prove they’re “immortal” on the dancefloor with a US$10,000 competition to promote his new single Immortal.