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New JACANA CEO aims to continue strengthening the company

Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of JACANA, Alerie Hull Duhaney says she plans to keep strengthening the organisation and scaling its commercial footprint.

In April, Duhaney was announced as CEO of JACANA which is Jamaica’s leading vertically integrated wellness platform and plant medicine

Police examining forensic evidence as they seek to nab killer of elderly bearer

The police are looking at forensic evidence and collaborating with the business community in Half Way Tree St. Andrew, as they seek to nab those responsible for the killing of a bearer yesterday.

68-year-old Lawrence Kessna of seaview gardens was shot dead by a gunman who attempted to rob him as he

State Minister Seiveright stresses that Jamaica is open for business

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has reiterated that Jamaica is open for business, despite being affected by Hurricane Melissa last year.

Gov’t taking steps to reduce importation of Irish potatoes, onions and animal feed

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says the government is taking steps to reduce the importation of Irish potatoes, onions and animal feed.

He made the statement at a post Sectoral Debate engagement on Thursday.

Minister Seiveright promotes Jamaica in Ireland

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica is a stable, investment-ready and strategically connected business hub.

He made the statement at the Ireland–Latin America and Caribbean Trade Horizons Forum in Dublin, on Tuesday.

Merdie Rowe’s attorneys say court injunction to block Accompong Election proceedings served to Chief Currie via email

The attorneys representing Merdie Rowe are insisting that today's Nomination Day activities for the May 22 Accompong Maroon Election in St. Elizabeth took place in defiance of a court injunction, which was formally served via email.Mr. Rowe, who was trying to be a candidate in the race for Accompong

Woman charged in relation death of her four-month old baby in Rockfort last month

A woman has been charged in relation to the death of her four-month-old baby in Rockfort, East Kingston last month.

Charged with infanticide is 32-year-old Moya Shaw.

Elderly bearer robbed and shot dead by gunmen in Half Way Tree

An elderly bearer who reportedly left a bank with lots of cash was robbed then shot dead by armed men on a motorcycle in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, today.

The identity of the deceased has not been released.

Jamaica records 100 road deaths since the start of the year

An incident along the Rio Nuevo main road in St. Mary last evening pushed Jamaica's road deaths since the start of the year to 100.

Dead is 28-year-old Oneil Tavares of Rio Nuevo.

Popcaan featured on Drake’s new album

Dancehall star Popcaan is featured on Drake’s new album, Maid of Honour.

New JACANA CEO aims to continue strengthening the company

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of JACANA, Alerie Hull Duhaney says she plans to keep strengthening the organisation and scaling its commercial footprint. In April, Duhaney was announced as CEO of JACANA which is Jamaica’s leading vertically integrated wellness platform and plant medicine company building a premium, multi-channel platform across personal care, hospitality-led retail, and experiential wellness.

Police examining forensic evidence as they seek to nab killer of elderly bearer

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The police are looking at forensic evidence and collaborating with the business community in Half Way Tree St. Andrew, as they seek to nab those responsible for the killing of a bearer yesterday. 68-year-old Lawrence Kessna of seaview gardens was shot dead by a gunman who attempted to rob him as he left a bank. Reports are that Kessna, who worked for a financial company, encashed a cheque, valued at 10 million dollars.