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From left: Kyle Mais, second vice-president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA); Nadine Spence, the JHTA’s fourth vice-president; O’Brian Heron, the JHTA’s current president; Evelyn Smith, past president of the JHTA; Lindsay McFarlane
Updated 22 hours ago by Christopher Thomas

UPDATED | JHTA: J’cans should have access to beaches

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President O’Brian Heron is supporting the call for Jamaicans to have access to the island’s beaches and coastline. In a brief interview…
Dahlia Walker-Huntington
September 1, 2026

Immigration | I want to take my child to the US

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, I am getting married to a citizen of the United States of America and I do not want leave my child behind. There is a court order and I have primary care and control but it…
Saniah Spencer, chief product officer, Savings & Deposits, JN Bank.
September 1, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Why long-term savings deserve a place in your financial plan

In today’s economy, households, businesses, and institutions are thinking more deliberately about how they protect and grow their money. The cost of living remains an important consideration, interest…
Sydoney Preddie, lead, Youth and Education Programmes, of the JN Foundation.
September 1, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JN Financial Academy course equips participants for better money management

For paralegal Dawn Griffiths, completing the JN Financial Academy’s Smarter Credit course has changed the way she approaches her financial obligations, particularly when it comes to paying bills and…
Saim Ayub pulls during his century against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
September 1, 2026

Pakistan recalls hurt Kingsmen

ISLAMABAD (AP): Pakistan hit the panic button yesterday following heavy defeats in the first two Tests against England, replacing seven players and two coaches and leaving the Jamaica Kingsmen…
NCBJ CEO Sheree Martin.
September 1, 2026

Sheree Martin is NCBJ’s new CEO

The National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) has appointed Sheree Martin as chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2026. Martin had served as interim CEO since January 19, 2026,…
Rajindra Campbell of Jamaica competes in the men’s shot put competition during the World Athletics Diamond League meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, August 27.
September 1, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Campbell warms up for Diamond League Final with national record

Olympic Games shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell and national 400m record holder Nickisha Pryce were in outstanding form on Sunday in Europe as they tuned up for this weekend’s Diamond League…
Munro College coach, Everdean Scarlett.
September 1, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Tribute to fallen teammate drives Munro campaign

Munro College will enter this season’s Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) daCosta Cup campaign with a renewed sense of purpose as the team seeks to honour the memory of promising…
Shinji Hirari, Governor of Tottori Prefecture at the signing ceremony between the JAAA and Japan for the 2027 World Champs at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel yesterday.
September 1, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

JAAA locks in Tottori Camp for Beijing 2027 campaign

The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) is already looking ahead to the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China, having secured an early agreement with Tottori, Japan, to…