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Jamaicans urged to explore digital expansion opportunities in modern economy

Jamaicans are being called on to explore digital expansion, thereby taking advantage of opportunities in the modern economy.

Kingston Mayor urges vendors in Downtown to desist blocking roads

Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has urged vendors in own town to desist blocking roadways, following complaints.

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

Jamaicans urged to explore digital expansion opportunities in modern economy

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Jamaicans are being called on to explore digital expansion, thereby taking advantage of opportunities in the modern economy.

Kingston Mayor urges vendors in Downtown to desist blocking roads

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has urged vendors in own town to desist blocking roadways, following complaints.

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.