One Park Restaurant and Lounge, nestled at 1 Park Close in New Kingston, was honoured with the prestigious Best New Restaurant award at the 26th annual Jamaica
Observer Table Talk Food Awards last Thursday.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the US$50 million development of the MJS Industrial & Technology Park represents an entrepreneurial vision that was successful because entrepreneurs had the courage to put their resources behind the project.
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By Andrew Clunis
Why can’t we all get along on the issue of crime?
We should all be relieved that we are no longer seeing upwards of 1600 people being murdered across the island every year.
The latest crime statistics are most encouraging. They show a 42 per cent reduction in murders overall and significant reductions in all other major crimes. In areas where there are Zones of Special Operations there has been a 79 percent reduction in murders.
These statistics should warm the heart of every single Jamaican, and we should celebrate these victories as we march towards the overall goal of having a more peaceful and safe Jamaica.
But even the positive results we are enjoying are not enough for some people. Peter Bunting, Opposition Spokesman on Crime and Security is not content with just taking the win on behalf of all Jamaicans. He has to throw a spanner in the works by way of politics.
His comment that only the police and not the government deserves credit for the reduction in crime is most incredible and disingenuous. One would expect better from him being a former Minister of the portfolio which so challenged him that he had to beg for divine intervention. He knows it is no easy job but politics has a way of disrobing otherwise erudite men. He has the desire to once again hold that office and would he not take credit for any gains that are made under his administration?
Mr Bunting should recognise the folly of his ways and the looseness of his tongue and demonstrate to the Jamaican people that a government of which is a part would not seek to set us back on crime. And that they would continue on the path that Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang and Police Commissioners Major General Antony Anderson and Dr Kevin Blake have trod.
Dr Kevin Blake has been proving himself to be the right man for the job at the right time. He has been very astute in his leadership of the police force and has put theory into practical application which is leading to the results we are seeing. He has been building steadily on the foundation laid by his predecessor Anderson.
As a result, the police force now seems more dedicated and capable to take the fight to the criminals and have them on the back foot. The disruption and dismantling of gangs speak volumes to the extent to which we are seeing a society where the authorities are taking back control and ridding our social and economic spaces of the vermin who only seek to create disorder and chaos. The high profiled sentencing of people like Tesha Miller and Andre Blackman Brian plus the effective elimination of gang leaders and members has given the police room in which to implement control strategies.
It is a multi-pronged approach and coupled with the wide scale recovery of guns and ammunition it appears poised to reap fruit for some time to come.
This must be an all-of-Jamaica effort and as long as the government continues to cut the cheques which represent unmatched investment in the fight against crime, all the major players deserve our extolment and support.
On June 12, 2025, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce hosted its prestigious Annual Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus, honoring the visionaries and trailblazers driving Jamaica’s economic growth. The evening brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and public sector partners in a celebration of innovation, resilience, and corporate excellence. From standout SMEs to large corporations making an impact locally and globally, the awards showcased the best of Jamaica’s business community. The event underscored the Chamber's continued commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive business environment across the island.
Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) Project Manager Jileesia Ferguson (left) and Supreme Ventures Games (SVG) Acting CEO Stefan Miller (right) during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Awards Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Thursday.
Supreme Ventures Services Limited (SVSL) CEO Krista-Gaye Fisher (left) and Supreme Ventures Games (SVG) Acting CEO Stefan Miller (right) during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Awards Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Thursday.
The lovely Semone Williams Senior Manager, People Business Partner, Flow Jamaica during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Awards Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Thursday.
Supreme Ventures Games (SVG) Acting CEO Stefan Miller (left) converses with the Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Awards Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Thursday.
The lovely Heather Goldson, Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) Chief Marketing Officer at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Awards Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Thursday.
Supreme Ventures Limited AVP Marketing Omar Dattadeen brought crisp, confident, and timeless style to the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Awards Banquet, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Thursday.
Zauditu Howe, Procurement Manager at Supreme Ventures Limited, embodied grace and sophistication at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Awards Banquet, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Thursday.
Supreme Ventures Services Limited (SVSL) VP Financial Planning, Analysis and Business Intelligence Okeeno Grant kept it sharp and stylish at the Jamaica Chamber Conference Awards Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus.
BossMom Builds, the charitable initiative of The BossMom Network, proudly marks a milestone with the launch of its 10th house-building project in May 2025.