Millions Unspent: Jamaica Auditor General Flags Slow Use of Hurricane Melissa Donations
The Auditor General’s report has raised a serious question about Jamaica’s disaster relief system: why was so much hurricane donation money still sitting unused months after Hurricane Melissa? According to the report, ODPEM received about J$1.44 billion in donations by February 23, 2026, to help Jamaicans affected by the storm. But by that date, only […]
IShowSpeed Brings Global Gen Z Attention to Jamaica Tourism
IShowSpeed’s visit to Jamaica has turned into a major tourism marketing moment for the island. With nearly 54 million YouTube subscribers, the popular American content creator brought global attention to Jamaica by livestreaming parts of his visit across Kingston and other cultural locations. His stops included Payne Land, Port Royal, the National Stadium, the Bob […]
RJRGLEANER Sells Historic North Street Gleaner Building
RJRGLEANER’s decision to sell the historic Gleaner building at 7 North Street is more than a real estate transaction. It is a sign of how much Jamaica’s media industry is changing. The company has entered an agreement to sell the Kingston property to LP Azar Limited as part of a wider restructuring and modernization plan. […]