Business
August 16, 2026
Why Your Strategy Retreat Is Already Broken Without a Post-Mortem
You are a high-ranking executive in a company that is about to create a new strategic plan. It comes on the heels of mostly poor results from the prior strategy. You sense that today’s corporate…
August 17, 2026
Government awards $790m in new JamaicaEye contracts, with major buildout for Portmore
The Government has approved close to $790 million in new contracts for the expansion and maintenance of its JamaicaEye surveillance network, with the bulk of the spending directed at Portmore, St…
August 14, 2026
JPS claims US$33 million from NFE; gas supplier counters with US$7.2-million claim
Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and gas supplier New Fortress Energy (NFE) are locked in arbitration over a fuel-supply dispute worth a combined US$40 million (J$6.3 billion), with…
August 14, 2026
Digicel earnings expected to inch up to US$730 million in fiscal 2027
Rating agency Fitch expects Digicel’s earnings to hit at least US$730 million for its financial year ending March 2027, roughly 3.0 per cent higher than a year earlier. “This is driven by low…
August 14, 2026
Sagicor profit falls 40 per cent in second quarter as Hurricane Melissa claims weigh on insurance book
Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd reported net profit of $2.85 billion for the second quarter ended June 2026, down 40 per cent a year earlier, as Hurricane Melissa-related claims and the absence of one-off…
August 14, 2026
TUI costs climb due to Iran war, Jamaica hurricane charges hold
Europe’s largest tour operator, TUI Group, which shuttles guests to seven Riu-branded all-inclusive resorts across Jamaica’s north coast, said its one-off costs from the Iran war have climbed to €60…
August 14, 2026
by Luke Douglas
First phase of Sun Coast Beach Club scheduled for completion in 15 months
The first phase of the Sun Coast Beach Club in St Thomas is on track for completion in December 2027, following delays in design, financing, and logistics. “The original architectural design was very…
August 14, 2026
Oran A Hall | How your personal financial independence mirrors Jamaica’s Independence
Just as Jamaica’s Independence represents freedom, self-determination, and responsibility for the nation’s future, personal financial independence empowers you to take control of your money, make…
August 14, 2026
Jamaica Stock Exchange profit nearly triples on higher trading activity
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) posted a triple-digit rise in second-quarter profit as increased market activity boosted transaction-related revenue and management cut operating costs, helping offset…