Business
December 26, 2025
Jamaica Stock Exchange combined market
In Tuesday's trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: The JSE Combined Index advanced by 2,124.07 points ( 0.66 %) to close at 322,986.16 points and the volume…
December 24, 2025
BOJ expects problem loans to double from the $42.9-billion pre-Hurricane Melissa levels
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) expects borrowers to fall behind on loan payments in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, with non-performing loans (NPLs) projected to double. The central bank said the fallout…
December 24, 2025
by Neville Graham
Rum industry takes a shot
The Jamaican rum industry projects a double-digit decline in output for the 2025-2026 season, a blow reverberating across the sugar and spirits sectors due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa. …
December 24, 2025
Most US adults aren’t making year-end charitable contributions
Most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, according to the results of a new AP-NORC poll, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges…
December 24, 2025
Stores try to attract beauty lovers from online markets
It’s shoppers like Quinn Kelsey who keep department store executives up at night. The 38-year-old Denver resident gets makeup ideas from TikTok videos and other social media content, not salespeople…
December 24, 2025
Clean energy experts call 2025 turbulent as Trump stymies wind and solar
Dozens of energy developers, experts, and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels…
December 24, 2025
Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures
Elusive street artist Banksy appeared to confirm Monday that a new mural in London, depicting two children lying down and pointing up at the sky, is his latest work. The artist posted two photos of…
December 24, 2025
Unusual trade partners India and New Zealand form deal to diversify from US tariffs
India and New Zealand announced Monday they have reached a free trade deal, seeking to deepen economic ties and shore up growth at a time of mounting global trade uncertainties. The move comes as New…
December 24, 2025
Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at Kentucky distillery
Bourbon maker Jim Beam is halting production at one of its distilleries in Kentucky for at least a year as the whiskey industry navigates tariffs from the Trump administration and slumping demand for…