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A logo of fast-fashion retailer Shein is seen on T-shirts at the listing ceremony in Hong Kong on Tuesday, September 1. AP
September 2, 2026

Fast-fashion giant Shein’s shares fall after Hong Kong trading debut that spotlights its China roots

Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein fell as much as 10 per cent after they began trading on Hong Kong’s stock market on Tuesday, after a long delay in the company’s plans to list its…
Meta office, MPK 21 Town Square .
September 2, 2026

Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

The Meta settlement – with protections the company says could become industry standards – will give the social media giant a year to refine its approach. But the options are limited, and improving…
John Ternus, then Apple’s VP of hardware engineering, discusses the latest development for the iPad Pro during an event to announce new products in October 2018 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
September 2, 2026

Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure during which the company’s value skyrocket to US$4.6 trillion, thanks to the iPhone’s…
Scotiabank
September 3, 2026

BNS flags rising Caribbean mortgage write-downs as parent posts record quarter

The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) disclosed slightly higher mortgage impairments in the Caribbean during its July third-quarter on a sequential basis, even as the Canadian parent reported record…
September 2, 2026

Chevron expected to announce expansion operations in Venezuela, US official says

Oil giant Chevron is planning to expand its operations in Venezuela, a U.S. official said Tuesday, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil…
The Chipotle Mexican Grill logo is displayed at a store, August 13, 2025, in Newton, USA.
September 1, 2026

Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation for viral pranks at Arizona businesses

A social media influencer known for posting viral videos of pranks has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in Arizona, USA, for posing as an employee of businesses in a Phoenix suburb and…
Dave Morrison, CEO of Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica
September 1, 2026

Advantage General rebrands as Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica

Advantage General Insurance Company has officially rebranded as Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica Limited, bringing more than six decades of experience in Jamaica’s general insurance market under the…
August 31, 2026

Julian Mair appointed Group CEO of NCB Financial Group, Sheree Martin becomes first woman to lead NCB

Julian Mair has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG), effective November 17. Also, Sheree Martin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of National…
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A six-storey commercial building on Half Way Tree Road in St Andrew, listed as ideal for business process outsourcing, with two rental options: three floors spanning 30,000 square feet, or four floors spanning 43,000 square feet
August 30, 2026 by Carolyn Guniss

One-quarter million square feet of BPO-outsourcing space hits market

More than 245,000 square feet of office space sits vacant, reflecting higher-than-usual inventory amid a downturn in the outsourcing sector. The vacant offices span Half-Way Tree Road, Mona Road,…