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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright (third left), and Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr Velton Gooden (fourth left), with (from left) Lead Youth and Education Programmes, Roa
April 2, 2026

BSJ launches new national helmet standard

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched a new national standard for helmets worn by motorcyclists: JS 374:2025 Jamaica Standard Specification – Protective Helmets for Road Users. The…
A rich, spiced Jamaican Easter bun, baked to perfection and ready to be shared.
April 2, 2026

Chef Nichola McBeam reimagines classic J’can Easter bun

In many Jamaican homes, Easter starts in the kitchen, with a bun in the oven and the scent of spice filling the room. It’s a familiar ritual that has become a cherished part of the culture,…
Courvoisier Global Chief Blender Thiabut Hontanx told ‘The Gleaner’ the world-famous spirit is shifting to a brand which “is more fun, passionate and open to a younger audience”.
April 2, 2026

Pass the Courvoisier

While multiple Grammy Award-nominated rapper Busta Rhymes brought French cognac to mainstream attention with his 2002 hit, Pass the Courvoisier, the spirit’s Global Chief Blender, Thiabut Hontanx,…
Norjah Witter, account manager, Select Brands, keeps it simple in denim and trainers.
April 2, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday
Giving throwback energy with timeless vibes, T.O.K. lit up Fri-Nally last Friday at the Courtyard at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. After more than a decade away from the Jamaican stage, the…
Mark Hart, chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone Company.
April 2, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

MoBay Free Zone chair backs Holness’ plan to relocate BPO facilities inland

WESTERN BUREAU: Mark Hart, chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone Company, has endorsed the Government’s long-term plan to relocate business process outsourcing (BPO) operations from the coastal…
Contributed Crews work during the St James blitz to restore hundreds of JPS customers.
April 2, 2026

JPS writes off J$3.5b in Hurricane Melissa damage as profit slides

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has written off US$22.3 million — about J$3.5 billion — in assets damaged by Hurricane Melissa last October. The electricity utility said in its audited…
Johnmark Wiggan ministers in song on the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium stage during the launch of his sophomore album ‘By Fire’ last Saturday.
April 2, 2026

Johnmark Wiggan’s ‘By Fire’ launch ignites worship

The Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College became a sanctuary of sound, fire, and purpose last Saturday, as gospel artiste Johnmark Wiggan staged the official launch of his sophomore album, …
National Housing Trust (NHT) General Manager with responsibility for contribution management, Gladstone Johnson, sorts tarpaulins during a volunteer effort to support Hurricane Melissa-affected residents.
April 2, 2026

Corporate Hands | NHT staff volunteers restore homes for vulnerable residents

President, Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights, Franchesca Francis (second left), presents an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Medical Officer, Duhaney Park Health Centre, Dr Wendy-Ann Byfield-Lyons (third left), at the health facility in St An
April 2, 2026

Corporate Hands | Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights donates defibrillator to Duhaney Park health centre