What started as a simple question about why sorrel farmers were struggling to turn a profit has evolved into a Jamaican-made invention with the potential to reshape a global agricultural industry. For husband-and-wife team, Oral and Allison Turner, co-owners of Turner Innovations Limited, the journey into innovation has been marked by perseverance, faith and a refusal to accept that a...

Empty supermarket shelves where loaves of bread once occupied and long lines with full trolleys were among the scenes in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on the weekend as residents prepared for Hurricane Melissa. They were heeding the warning of the authorities to get ready for the slow-moving system, which is expected to significantly impact the island, bringing heavy rains, strong...

Grassroots entrepreneurs are crediting the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP), as the driving force behind the success of their businesses. Owner and founder of Nikki’s Spices and more, Rosemarie Johnson and founder of Paradise Blends, Romeo Mitchell are among the nearly 400 grassroots businesses that are receiving vital support annually to grow, formalise and thrive...

The Jamaica Agribusiness Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, from September 17 to 19, is an opportunity for investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers to come together, collaborate, and “drive forward a shared mission of prosperity and resilience”. This was noted by Deputy Chairman of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Trisha Williams-Singh, at the recent...

The world’s largest floating book fair has returned to Kingston, bringing with it a tide of cherished memories, renewed inspiration, and a spirit of international goodwill. The MV Logos Hope has opened its doors once again to Jamaicans, docked at Kingston’s Cement Coal Pier, and welcomed with warmth, gratitude, and a profound sense of connection. “We are truly delighted to...

Local entrepreneurs who participated in the 2025 ‘Christmas in July’ trade show are lauding the initiative for its tangible benefits, including increased visibility, strategic partnerships, and expert guidance to enhance product branding and marketability. Now in its 11th year, the annual exhibition is spearheaded by the Tourism Linkages Network of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), in partnership with the Jamaica...

More than 2,000 local fishers and fish farmers across 15 fishing communities islandwide have benefited from the Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project. Funded through a US$4.85-million grant provided by Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and administered by the World Bank, the project aimed to increase the adoption of climate-resilient practices among targeted fishing and fish-farming communities in...

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape shaped by technological advancements, shifting labour markets, and climate change, the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) is positioning itself at the forefront of educational innovation. The Council is committed to crafting teaching and learning strategies that are responsive and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the pressing demands...