Business
11 Mar, 2026
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Yaneek Page | Balancing the books was step 1, building prosperity is step 2
Jamaica has entered a daring new chapter of its economic story. After more than a decade fixated on restoring fiscal stability, we are haunted by ghosts of the past that never left our side, namely,…
08 Mar, 2026
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CAC posts loss as $250m preference share maturity looms this month
Industrial air-conditioning installers CAC 2000 Limited posted a net loss of $176.2 million for the year ended October 2025, reversing a profit of $22.3 million the prior year, as ageing receivables…
08 Mar, 2026
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Ripton gets approval for 171‑unit Trafalgar complex
The environmental regulator has approved a 171-unit complex on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston, granting Ripton International Capital Holders Ltd planning permission that would make the development…
08 Mar, 2026
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United Oil & Gas completes derisking surveys
United Oil & Gas Plc said it completed all three stages of a seabed geochemical survey off the southern coast of Jamaica, a milestone the United Kingdom listed company hopes will attract a…
08 Mar, 2026
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Oran A Hall | The faces of interest
Interest is what borrowers pay lenders for using their money. Interest is paid by governments, corporations, and diverse other organisations. It is paid on several types of instruments, at various…
08 Mar, 2026
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MrBeast’s company fired video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
Beast Industries fired a MrBeast video editor this week following accusations of insider trading by prediction market operator Kalshi. Kalshi, an online platform that allows users to “trade on…
06 Mar, 2026
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Hurricane Melissa led to $3.5 billion in lost sales for Campari, the owner of Wray & Nephew, Appleton rum brands
Hurricane Melissa cost Campari, the Italian spirits company, €21 million (J$3.5 billion) as the local operation, J.Wray & Nephew Ltd, suffered from a reduction in alcohol consumption, masking what…
06 Mar, 2026
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Hurricane Melissa cost Supreme Ventures $4 billion in lost revenue
Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) reported billions of dollars in foregone revenue due to Hurricane Melissa. Disruptions led the gaming giant to post a fourth-quarter loss, but it still made stronger…
06 Mar, 2026
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Music streaming creates fewer megastars, more working artistes
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) says Jamaica’s music economy is producing more working artistes but fewer breakout stars, as streaming reshapes earnings and expectations. General Manager Evon…