Jamaica could host some of the biggest cruise ships next year, courtesy of Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. The strong possibility has local officials swooning, knowing fully well that such a reality would put Jamaica right there at the top as a first-choice destination, and with the prestige that comes with the endorsement from the two biggest cruise companies...

Karena Gayle, Montego Bay High School for Girls graduate, has always been an academic standout, coming first in all her classes, and this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations were no different. Even in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic and the frustrations of online schooling, the student copped nine subjects in CSEC, all with grade ones. In an...

Viralee Bailey-Latibeaudiere is best described as a tax guru. One of the Caribbean’s leading authorities on tax administration, her impressive portfolio in leadership, management expertise and experience led to her appointment as the first Commissioner General of the then newly established Tax Department in 2011, presently called the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). Her journey in this profession started straight out...

Teachers and students at the Whitehouse Early Childhood Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, should experience a more comfortable learning environment when face-to-face classes resume, due to infrastructural upgrades being carried out at the institution. The work, which is being undertaken by the St. James Police, MBJ Airports Limited and Sandals Foundation, aims to help the institution attain certification from...

Arnold Aiken’s penchant for service was honed during his early years as a young man who was eager to participate in school life in any way that he could. He recalls growing up in the Rollington Town community where he attended Rollington Town Primary School. He then moved on to Excelsior High School where he was one of the youngest...

Professionalism and passion for the job were hallmarks of Dionne Annette Tracey Daniel’s service at the office of the Governor-General, where she excelled in her capacity as Secretary to Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. In her role, Mrs. Daniel provided direct support and advice to the Governor-General in the exercise of his constitutional and legislative functions...

Commissioner General of Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Ainsley Hugh Powell, has served the public sector with distinction for more than 30 years. During this period, he has distinguished himself in tax administration and revenue collection, areas with which his name has become synonymous. For his unstinting stewardship, the Government this year honoured Mr. Powell by conferring him with the Order...

Teachers and students at the Whitehouse Early Childhood Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, should experience a more comfortable learning environment when face-to-face classes resume, due to infrastructural upgrades being carried out at the institution. The work, which is being undertaken by the St. James Police, MBJ Airports Limited and Sandals Foundation, aims to help the institution attain certification from...

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Fitz Albert Bailey would not trade life as a police officer, serving and protecting the people of Jamaica, for any other career. For him, it is a decision he would make all over again if given the opportunity. “For me, if I were to relive my life, it would be JCF (Jamaica Constabulary Force) again...