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Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force.
March 10, 2026

Chief of Defence staff announces memoir

Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), has announced the forthcoming publication of her first memoir, Life, Duty and Command – a personal…
March 10, 2026

Immigration Corner | Marine engineer wants to join Canada’s military. Is it possible?

Dear Miss Powell, I am an engineer with a master’s degree, and I would like to become a permanent resident of Canada and serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. What are my chances? ME Dear ME,
March 10, 2026

Immigration Corner | Resuming British citizenship after a renunciation

Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know if it is possible to resume your British nationality after having renounced it. If possible could you please explain the process. Thanks. J.S. Dear J.S., In some…
Averell French from Mount Pleasant Chocolate speaking with a buyer during the trade show.
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | J’can chocolatiers take fine cocoa products to global stage at Chocoa Amsterdam

Three Jamaican chocolatiers travelled to CHOCOA 2026, one of the largest global chocolate tradeshows and part of Amsterdam Cocoa Week, to promote Jamaican-made, single origin, fine-flavoured chocolate…
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March 10, 2026

Shipping Association of Jamaica participates in technical exchange on Special Economic Zones in Colombia

The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) was represented at a recent international technical exchange in Bogotá, Colombia, focused on best practices in the design and operation of Special Economic…
Singer Mystic Marley (left) and fashion designer Lailah Marley strike a pose for the lens.
March 10, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

Kingston’s cultural scene got a boost last Thursday as Tuff Gong International reopened on Marcus Garvey Drive with a sleek, refurbished studio. The iconic space, purchased years earlier by Rita…
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March 10, 2026

Shipping Schedule

MSC JAMAICA KINGSTON CMA CGM ARISTOTE 10/03 ZIM SAMMY OFER 11/03 CRYSTAL A 11/03 APOLLO TRADER 12/03 BR FORTALEZA 13/03 CMA CGM ARICA 13/03 GREEN STAR 14/03 CMA CGM SURABAYA 15/03 CRYSTAL…
Terrence Brooks (fourth right, back row) , general manager of the Shipping Association of Jamaica with his team in Abekuta, Westmoreland, after delivering packages to residents in the area.
March 10, 2026

SAJ general manager calls for continued support after visiting hurricane-affected Westmoreland

Communities in Westmoreland that continue to recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa received much-needed support on Saturday when the general manager of the Shipping Association of Jamaica…
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill (left), engages in discussion with Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis (centre), and Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Europea
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JBDC launches ‘Biz Wiz’ online platform to boost entrepreneurship

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), officially launched its online learning platform, designed to transform businesses through entrepreneurship education. Dubbed ‘JBDC Biz Wiz’, the…