RJR charts path to profit
Radio Jamaica Ltd (RJR), the holding company of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group, expects to return to profitability within a few years as it cuts costs and upgrades its digital interfaces. “We expect reduced losses in the short term and a...
CABINET FOR RENEWAL
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness yesterday announced a 19-member Cabinet, the composition of which he said is aimed at building on the momentum and experience of the previous administration, while creating room for renewal. Speaking to the newly...
Bobsledder Mica Moore needs funds for equipment
LONDON: Mica Moore, a member of the Jamaica female bobsleigh team, has set her mind on competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, but she is reaching out to generous donors and potential sponsors to help with her dream. The self-funded bobsleigh pilot...
‘Big Boy' with big dreams
REIGNING NATIONAL mens 400-metre champion and national record holder Rusheen ‘Big Boy McDonald says he is ready to do whatever it takes in the final as he eyes a podium finish at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. McDonald is set to contest.
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point
The United States Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nations labour market. The move is the Feds...
Nine night for Skill Cole tonight
The nine-night ceremony for Allan ‘Skill Cole, legendary Jamaican football star and tour manager for Bob Marley and the Wailers, will be held tonight at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road, St Andrew. Cole, who had been ailing,...
Editorial | Extend personal income tax debate
With the general election concluded with another victory for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), the Holness administration should extend with itself the debate about income tax policy it had with the Peoples National Party (PNP) on the campaign...
Letter of the Day | Rum, salt and blessings
THE EDITOR: Madam: Two events, occurring at different times, caused unease among Christians in Jamaica. On November 17, 2013, The Gleaner reported that Rev Marjorie Lewis used salt to bless offices at the Ministry of Youth (‘Salty Ritual leaves...
Something Extra | Thursday
Dr Andrew Holness was sworn in on the lawns of Kings House as prime minister of Jamaica on Tuesday. Against the stately backdrop, the guest list featured an impressive cross-section of Jamaicas local, political, diplomatic, and cultural landscape...
Japan's Matsuya adds J'can jerk chicken to menus in 1,118 stores across Japan
TOKYO, JAPAN: Jamaicas signature jerk chicken has found a new home in Japan, following a major partnership with restaurant giant Matsuya, which rolled out the dish across 1,118 outlets on September 16. At the Tokyo event, Jamaicas ambassador to...
Commonwealth condemns illegal entry into Belize by Guatemala soldiers
LONDON (CMC): Commonwealth Secretary General, Shirley Botchway, Wednesday said she is “deeply disturbed” at the recent incursion by members of the Guatemalan military into Belize. “I am deeply disturbed by recent reports that the Guatemalan Army...