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December 9, 2025
DBJ launches $10 billion business recovery programme
The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has launched a $10-billion M5 Business Recovery Programme to support businesses that have been disrupted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Managing Director,…
December 9, 2025
Katrina Abrahams’ solo exhibition Celebrating Women opens December 6
After 10 years away from the solo exhibition spotlight, Jamaican artist Katrina Abrahams is set to return with ‘Celebrating Women’. The exhibition is a tribute to the strength, perseverance, and…
December 9, 2025
Martinique-based Richès Karayib celebrates Caribbean’s maritime attractiveness
For the Year of the Sea 2025, Martinique-based Richès Karayib has released its special maritime issue #2, an immersive exploration of the Greater Caribbean’s maritime attractiveness. From Martinique…
December 9, 2025
PNP congratulates St Vincent’s New Democratic Party and Dr Godwin Friday on election win
The People’s National Party (PNP) has extended congratulations to the New Democratic Party and Prime Minister-designate Dr Godwin Friday on their victory in the general elections in St Vincent and the…
December 9, 2025
December 9, 2025
Consider developing St Mary as an agricultural hub
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent passage of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa has once again underscored the nation’s vulnerability to extreme weather events and the need for a more resilient and diversified…
December 9, 2025
Jimmy Cliff will continue to inspire generations
THE EDITOR, Madam: James ‘Jimmy Cliff’ Chambers was a proud Jamaican, living legend, a cultural icon and multi-talented musical genius. He was a great songwriter and singer, an actor, dancer,…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Strengthen local government apparatus
When Hurricane Melissa struck last month, the natural expectation would have been for the island’s local government authorities to be quickly on the frontline, among the first responders, providing…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
McKenzie: New building code coming next fiscal year
WESTERN BUREAU: Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond McKenzie has said that the country’s new building code, which has been in gestation for nearly two decades, is scheduled for…