GraceKennedy Revenues Up $2.9 Billion (Over Prior Year) For First Quarter
Company profits ahead of planned but behind prior year KINGSTON, JAMAICA – In releasing unaudited results, the GraceKennedy Group is reporting revenues of $ $21.1 billion, a $2.9 billion or 16% increase over the corresponding period of 2014. The Company is however reporting a decline in net profit by 25% compared to the corresponding period last […]
VP Records Presents Byron Lee & the Dragonaires’ Uptown Top Ranking
On June 9, 2015, VP Records will release Byron Lee & The Dragonaires’ Uptown Top Ranking, a collection (available together for the first time) of 20 classics from the legendary Jamaican band. The group mastered multiple musical genres – including ska, rocksteady, soca and calypso – and played a key role in expanding its presence […]
12 Questions for Roy Anderson Writer,Director, Producer of the upcoming movie “Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess”
Roy Anderson is a man on a mission. Following the release of his first successful documentary Akwantu which brought the story of the Maroons of Jamaica to an international audience, the professional stuntman who has worked with the likes of Will Smith and Denzel Washington has once again turned his eyes toward his home country […]
Jamaican Movie “Destiny” Extends Florida Run into Third Week Continues to Break Box Office Records
The Jamaican movie, Destiny, has been receiving outstanding support at the box office since opening at the Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23 & Imax in Sunrise, Florida on May 8. The movie’s run has been extended into a third week with the anticipation that interest over the Memorial weekend holiday will continue to deliver strong numbers. […]
Donovan Ricketts, Jamaican Goalkeeper of Orlando City SC Confirmed To Attend Central Florida ‘Business & Personal Development Symposium’
Donovan Ricketts, Jamaican footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer has confirmed his attendance at the upcoming JA/USA Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida’s presentation of its MOTIVATING, POWERFUL, DYNAMIC, VISIONARY ‘Business & Personal Development Symposium’ being held at the Hilton Hotel in Altamonte Springs on Thurs. May 21, […]
Trey Songz Joins Lineup For 2015 St. Kitts Music Festival, June 25-27, 2015, Warner Park Stadium, Basseterre
R&B artist Trey Songz will perform at the 19th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, June 25-27, 2015. The multi-platinum artist joins Bounty Killer, Christopher Martin, Aswad, Roy Cape, T- Vice, Tono Rosario, Ricardo Drue, Kerwin DuBois, Patrice Roberts, Blaxx and Benjai who have already been announced as performers for the event. Minister of Tourism, Honourable […]
12 Questions for an Expat in Jamaica – Yhordanka Akwanza from Cuba talks about living in Jamaica
Yhordanka Akwanza has lived in Jamaica for 12 years and is the CEO of Eyeland Eyewear. She is a fitness guru and loves motivating others to get moving. Yhordanka tells us about her experience as an Expat in Jamaica, including advice to other who may consider moving to the island. What are Yhordanka’s likes and dislikes […]
LASCO Financial pampers ‘super’ mothers
Mothers are the real super heroes, with the remarkable and inspiring ability to make little into much. That is why LASCO Financial Services helped super moms to have a wonderful Mothers’ Day through its ‘Mom – The Original Superhero’ Mothers’ Day Facebook Contest. The company rewarded the resourcefulness of mothers who use the remittance network […]
Noranda Invades Cockpit Country With Bauxite Mining: Betrayal Says JET
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is alarmed to receive reports that extension of haul roads and deployment of mining equipment has begun within Cockpit Country borders south of Stewart Town. Despite numerous assurances from the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) that bauxite mining would not be permitted in Cockpit Country, reports from community members and site […]
GraceKennedy Group Ceo Receives The Key To The City Of Miramar, Florida
Kingston, Jamaica – On Friday, May 8, GraceKennedy Group CEO, Don Wehby, became the proud recipient of the key to the city of Miramar, Florida, presented to him by Miramar’s Mayor, Wayne Messam. The occasion was the last of three town hall forums being held by GraceKennedy, through its Money Services arm, GKMS, and partners […]