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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…
In this 2020 photo doctors form up during a farewell ceremony as they get ready to leave for Italy to help with the new coronavirus pandemic, in Havana, Cuba.
March 10, 2026

Gordon Robinson | Fair weather friends

News broke on Thursday that, after fifty years, Government discontinued its medical cooperation program with Cuba. Foreign Affairs Ministry announced “…both governments were unable to agree on the…
Petrojam Refinery.
March 10, 2026

Editorial | The Petrojam question

At least once each year since the release of the Christopher Zacca report in 2019, this newspaper has asked for clarity on, or a least serious public discussion of, the Government’s intention for the…
Wayne Swaby, president of The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA)
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | AJAA eyes growth, deeper impact through JN Bank Affinity Savings Club

The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations in Canada (AJAA) is exploring a possible enhanced partnership with the JN Group, through the JN Bank Canada Representative Office, to advance its community…
Letters
March 10, 2026

Honour the caregivers

THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the caregivers who support us throughout life’s journey. From birth and adolescence to rehabilitation, disability support,…
Letters
March 10, 2026

Stem the decline of community values

THE EDITOR, Madam: The rapid decline of community values in Jamaica is a problem that I believe needs to be taken seriously. Many communities in the past were known for their strong sense of…
Letters
March 10, 2026

Grocery prices out of control

THE EDITOR, Madam: Filling a grocery bag in Jamaica is now a difficult task. It’s frightening that a tin of bully beef – the usual ‘quick-fix’ for the working class – is now a luxury item costing…
Mourners pray during the funeral of Mehdi Hosseini, a man killed in a US-Israeli strike, at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in Tehran, Iran.
March 10, 2026

Michael Abrahams | The cost of war

On February 28, the US and Israel began an assault, Operation Epic Fury, on Iran. During the first week of hostilities, bombs and missiles landed in 12 countries: Iran, Israel, United Arab Emirates,…
Letters
March 10, 2026

Letter of the Day | Stop erasing their memories

THE EDITOR, Madam: Cuba/Jamaica relations have resurfaced again. This time it has taken on a more significant geopolitical tone based on recent development from the Donald Trump administration as…