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Daryl Vaz (centre), minister of science, energy, telecommunications and transport, and Kedesha Campbell Rochester (right), permanent secretary, chat with Brian Larken, CEO, United Oil & Gas, during a vessel tour of the ‘R/V Gyre’ as part of United Oil
February 18, 2026

United Oil completes first phase of Jamaica seabed survey in bid to unlock billion-barrel prospects

United Oil & Gas PLC has completed the first stage of a surface geochemical exploration programme on its Walton-Morant licence offshore Jamaica, clearing a critical early hurdle in a three-phase…
Sewage flowing on Debbie Avenue in Edgewater, Portmore, in May 2024.
February 18, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

Portmore residents press NWC over water, sewage issues

Residents across several Portmore communities say they remain mired in a prolonged water shortage and recurring sewage overflows, despite assurances from the National Water Commission (NWC) that…
The Seprod complex on Felix Fox Boulevard, Kingston.
February 18, 2026

Seprod annual profit nearly double to $5 billion

The food and farm brand, Seprod Limited closed 2025 with a decisive fourth quarter surge, delivering nearly half of its full year profit in the final stretch. That said, annual profit rose to $5.0…
Fresh off her Grammy nomination and performance, reggae star Lila Iké pairs up with reggae artiste Protoje after crossing the finish line.
February 18, 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

Sigma Sunday lit up the streets of New Kingston as over 30,000 participants ran, walked, and wheeled toward a shared goal: to ‘Run for the West’. The 2026 Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run aimed to raise…
The Clarendon exit of Highway 2000 (East-West) in March 2016.
February 18, 2026

TransJamaican Highway wants compensation from toll regulator

TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) wants compensation from the government after a 15 day toll suspension tied to Hurricane Melissa erased some US$3.5 million about J$550 million from fourth quarter…
Representational image of bribing.
February 18, 2026

Norris R. McDonald |Corruption as economic violence

Jamaica may be recording a decline in murders, and that is welcome news. But while the headlines celebrate falling homicide rates, the country is stuck in a deeper, more corrosive crisis: a perpetual…
Experts say attachment patterns can shift over time through self-awareness, healthier relationships and small, consistent changes.
February 18, 2026

Attachment styles aren’t destiny, experts say

AP: It’s not uncommon that new clients come into Kelsie Coles’ therapy office and declare their attachment style. “I ask them a question, and people will say, ‘Well, I need you to know that I identify…
Business
February 18, 2026

Your back is covered consumer, how regulators provide protection

Whether it be insurance, pensions, securities, banking, moneylending, general consumption, insolvency, or the restoration of credit, Jamaica has a slew of laws, regulations and regulators that form a…
Chilean President Gabriel Boric delivers his speech on stage during the opening ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of China and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States at China National Convention Centre in Beijing, Tuesday, M
February 18, 2026

Elizabeth Morgan | Can Jamaica build strong partnerships in Latin America?

Looking at Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness’ recent statement at the International Economic Forum for Latin America and Caribbean held in Panama on January 28, and recent Gleaner editorials on…