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March 10, 2026

Shipping Association of Jamaica participates in technical exchange on Special Economic Zones in Colombia

The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) was represented at a recent international technical exchange in Bogotá, Colombia, focused on best practices in the design and operation of Special Economic…
Singer Mystic Marley (left) and fashion designer Lailah Marley strike a pose for the lens.
March 10, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

Kingston’s cultural scene got a boost last Thursday as Tuff Gong International reopened on Marcus Garvey Drive with a sleek, refurbished studio. The iconic space, purchased years earlier by Rita…
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March 10, 2026

Shipping Schedule

MSC JAMAICA KINGSTON CMA CGM ARISTOTE 10/03 ZIM SAMMY OFER 11/03 CRYSTAL A 11/03 APOLLO TRADER 12/03 BR FORTALEZA 13/03 CMA CGM ARICA 13/03 GREEN STAR 14/03 CMA CGM SURABAYA 15/03 CRYSTAL…
Terrence Brooks (fourth right, back row) , general manager of the Shipping Association of Jamaica with his team in Abekuta, Westmoreland, after delivering packages to residents in the area.
March 10, 2026

SAJ general manager calls for continued support after visiting hurricane-affected Westmoreland

Communities in Westmoreland that continue to recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa received much-needed support on Saturday when the general manager of the Shipping Association of Jamaica…
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill (left), engages in discussion with Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis (centre), and Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Europea
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JBDC launches ‘Biz Wiz’ online platform to boost entrepreneurship

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), officially launched its online learning platform, designed to transform businesses through entrepreneurship education. Dubbed ‘JBDC Biz Wiz’, the…
In this 2020 photo doctors form up during a farewell ceremony as they get ready to leave for Italy to help with the new coronavirus pandemic, in Havana, Cuba.
March 10, 2026

Gordon Robinson | Fair weather friends

News broke on Thursday that, after fifty years, Government discontinued its medical cooperation program with Cuba. Foreign Affairs Ministry announced “…both governments were unable to agree on the…
Petrojam Refinery.
March 10, 2026

Editorial | The Petrojam question

At least once each year since the release of the Christopher Zacca report in 2019, this newspaper has asked for clarity on, or a least serious public discussion of, the Government’s intention for the…
Wayne Swaby, president of The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA)
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | AJAA eyes growth, deeper impact through JN Bank Affinity Savings Club

The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations in Canada (AJAA) is exploring a possible enhanced partnership with the JN Group, through the JN Bank Canada Representative Office, to advance its community…
Letters
March 10, 2026

Honour the caregivers

THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the caregivers who support us throughout life’s journey. From birth and adolescence to rehabilitation, disability support,…