Business
August 9, 2026
Yaneek Page | Extraordinary wealth in a small economy – a confession
Every extraordinary fortune tells a story, especially in a small economy where wealth is easier to see than to understand. The question then is whether we have the collective courage to read it. In…
August 11, 2026
by Luke Douglas
Ocho Rios cinema picks up patrons after MoBay closure
Cove Entertainment, which operates a 120-seat theatre at the Island Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios, said its attendance has grown since Palace Amusement permanently closed its Montego Bay…
August 9, 2026
SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time
Stock in Elon Musk’s space company rose Thursday even after many SpaceX insiders were freed up to sell for the first time. Investors in SpaceX have pushed the shares down sharply in recent days in…
August 9, 2026
Court orders Instagram, Meta to pay US$567M to address kids’ mental health online
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay US$567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial. Judge Bryan…
August 9, 2026
Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with clear skies. Yet,…
August 7, 2026
KingAlarm enters real estate development with 10-project pipeline
KingAlarm, the Azar family-owned security company, plans to develop real estate properties, with land already acquired for two initial projects in Kingston and Ocho Rios and eight more in the…
August 7, 2026
Wigton secures fund arranger for solar projects
Wigton Energy Limited has tapped Mayberry Investments Ltd (MIL) to lead the charge in arranging the funding for the installation of over 70 megawatts (MW) of solar power. Wigton Energy’s two…
August 7, 2026
IronRock returns to profit, after paying out most of Melissa claims
IronRock Insurance ompany Ltd returned to profit in its second-quarter 2026 with $21.7-million profit as the general insurer worked through claims from Hurricane Melissa while growing its top line at…
August 7, 2026
One Great Studio buys another firm, but still operating with low leverage
One Great Studio Company Ltd (1GS), the Junior Market-listed digital agency, has acquired FarmHouse Creative Marketing Ltd for $36 million as it continues assembling a portfolio of marketing brands…