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Barrington Lewis, chief financial officer at the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) .
February 16, 2026

Earth Today | Barry Lewis sets sail

SEVENTEEN YEARS is a long time to spend in any place of work, but for Barrington Lewis, it was time well spent at the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), which he served as financial manager…
The SSP Diaries
February 5, 2026

SSP Diaries | Sitting on the fence is never an option

Sitting on the proverbial fence, trying to ride out the ‘storms’ of the region cannot be an acceptable option for any democratic country. The recent unilateral actions taken by the current US…
February 5, 2026

Basil Jarrett | Flexi-work and the end of the 9-5

Two years ago, I wrote two columns pleading for us to stop treating the 9-5 workday like one of the Ten Commandments. I argued for work-from-home, four-day work weeks, and staggered hours, recognising…
Co-founders of Broken Plate, Kwasi Henry (left) and Chef Damion Stewart were pleased with the afternoon’s proceedings.
February 5, 2026 by Nyoka Manning

Palates pleased!

The Sagicor Foundation Brunch Experience with the 2026 Patrons unfolded as a carefully paced culinary showcase, positioning food as both centrepiece and connector in the lead-up to the Sagicor Sigma…
Isaiah Freckleton at 31 years old, during his working years, long before his migration overseas.
February 5, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

A century of memories

At 100 years old, Isaiah Freckleton still marvels at the passage of time. Lying in his bed one night, alone with his thoughts, the centenarian found himself pondering. “I began to count from one to a…
Alando Terrelonge (right), State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, receives one of the packages from Nathaniel Peat (centre), GJDC UK Rep, and Jackson Smith, CEO of Fantasy Wings, both of whom organised the diaspora-led relief
February 5, 2026

Corporate Hands | Diaspora-led relief flight from the UK delivers supplies

Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks (centre), shares a moment with (from left) Chief Executive Officer of Percy Junor Hospital, Ca
February 5, 2026

Corporate Hands | US-based diaspora group donates US$30,000 in supplies to Percy Junor Hospital

The American Chamber of Commerce, Jamaica (AmCham Jamaica) extended its support to the Mustard Seed Community’s Blessed Assurance home in Montego Bay, St James following severe flooding caused by the passing of Hurricane Melissa. AmCham Jamaica delivered
February 5, 2026

Corporate Hands | AmCham Jamaica extends support to Mustard Seed Community

Excitement overflowed in the water, along the shoreline,  and at the winner’s podium as teenage female participants in Swim for the Sanctuary kept Tazhna Williams (right), public relations & corporate events executive at Massy Distribution Jamaica Limit
February 10, 2026

Corporate Hands | Massy Brands power a purpose-filled ‘Swim for the Sanctuary’