From left: Clair Ann Kennedy, CEO of Supreme Services Limited and IBet SV Ghana; Aden Whittaker, VP of IT and operations; Chloleen Daley-Muschett, corporate communications and PR manager; and Warren Wilson, AVP, retail, at the prestigious PSOJ New Year Soiree event.

February 14, 2024

Business social

It’s February, but with the Chinese New Year, celebrated only this past weekend, means we can still give a toast to the new year here in Jamaica. And that’s just what the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) did on Friday, January 26, hosting the PSOJ’s New Year Soiree at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Representatives from various organisations came together to network and collaborate. We present some highlights.

Applications open for Scotia Insurance Headstart scholarship

Latest News, Lifestyle

Appleton Estate invites Jamaica to get ‘On the Rum’ this August

August 5, 2026

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum is inviting Jamaicans and visitors to join the brand throughout August as it celebrates its annual rum month with a series...

International News, Latest News

US announces $242 million in new Ebola funding

August 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) announced Wednesday that it had allocated more than $242 million in additional funding to com...

International News, Latest News

WHO chief in DR Congo for talks on Ebola reponse

August 5, 2026

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo (AFP) — The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a meeting...

International News, Latest News

Woman arrested as four men stabbed in central London

August 5, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — A woman was arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden, a busy area of central London popular with tourists,...

Latest News, News

TAJ to end cheque transactions by March 2028

- Phased withdrawal begins September 1 with restrictions on government and manager’s cheques

August 5, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — TAX Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will stop accepting and issuing cheques by March 2028 as the country’s revenue authority shifts t...

International News, Latest News

Butterflies seek new habitats as climate changes — study

August 5, 2026

PARIS, France (AFP) — Climate change is driving shifts in where butterflies are found globally, a major study said Wednesday, with many species moving...

International News, Latest News, Regional

104 pounds of cocaine wash ashore in Barbuda

August 5, 2026

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Police have launched an investigation to determine how cocaine with a street value of more than US$370,000 washed ashore al...

HOUSE RULES

We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Business social

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives