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08 Oct, 2026 0

Basil Jarrett | When your crisis plan isn’t ready for AI

Most organisations like to believe that they have a crisis communication plan. Some even do. There is usually a binder somewhere, perhaps on a shelf in corporate affairs or human resources, containing…
A person cools off at Trocadero fountain near the Eiffel Tower during a heat wave in Paris, on June 24, 2026.
08 Oct, 2026 0

Earth Today | Occupational safety and health, a key consideration to overcome heat stress

IMPLEMENTING OCCUPATIONAL safety and health (OSH) measures to prevent occupational injuries related to excessive heat can yield savings of more than USD361 billion each year, but they need to be…
08 Oct, 2026 0

Earth Today | Heat sucks productivity

WITH RISING global temperatures a clear and present danger to labour productivity, the economic benefits of avoided warming have been highlighted in a recent publication from the United Nations…
Attorney Kendra Kennedy keeps things sleek in all-black with a silver top-handle purse.
08 Oct, 2026 0

Something Extra | Thursday

It was an afternoon of style, networking, and high-performance conversations as PROVEN Group and Mercedes-Benz Jamaica hosted clients, partners, creatives and friends at the Mercedes-Benz showroom on…
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08 Oct, 2026 0

Cyber fears threaten SME growth despite digital payment boom – Mastercard

Small firms across Latin America and the Caribbean have largely completed the shift to digital payments. Their next challenge is staying secure online. A survey by Mastercard found that 97 per cent of…
Sesame chicken skewers are marinated in sesame oil and house seasoning, seared and smothered in the house sesame charcoal sauce.
08 Oct, 2026 0

Sandz team dishes up ‘premium casual’ EGO

Kingston and St Andrew’s restaurant scene has a new addition, with EGO offering a premium casual dining experience alongside entertainment and a space to unwind. Located at 43 Constant Spring Road,…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon addresses a World Habitat Day 2026 conference hosted by Community Management and Development (COMMAND) in Montego Bay, St James, on Monday.
08 Oct, 2026 0

MoBay mayor pushes for greater local gov’t powers

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon is calling for a significant strengthening of local government, including greater fiscal decentralisation and enhanced planning powers, as the city…
Women of RCTNH (from left) Dr Tiffany Hunter, Club President- Franchesca Francis, Thriecia Tyndale, Past President- Dr Suzanne McDonald Fowles, Immediate Past President- Debra-Ann Matthews, and Past President and coordinator of the tea party dubbed ‘An A
08 Oct, 2026 0

Tea for transformation - Rotary Club pumps proceeds from tea party into community projects

The Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights has turned proceeds from an elegant afternoon of tea and fellowship held earlier this year into support for healthcare and education. The Kingston-based club…