Business

July 3, 2026

Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic’s latest versions of its Claude chatbot, ending a weeks-long ban tied to cybersecurity concerns.
Business
July 3, 2026

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centres, raising the temperature on AI debates
Eileen Castle’s swimming pool, one of the only ones for blocks around, was once a refuge for neighbourhood children on hot summer days. But even as temperatures soared this week, Castle, 82, said she…
July 2, 2026

New Fed Chair vows independence amid call for lower rates
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has…
Business
July 2, 2026

Understanding the different interest-rate types and why it matters
We hear them so often: nominal interest rates, real interest rate, add-on interest rates, effective interest rates, compound interest rates – each having its own meaning and implications for…
Business
July 2, 2026 by Steven Jackson

J$8.9b in crypto flows through Jamaican banks over five years
Banks reported J$8.9 billion in cryptocurrency-related transactions flowing through the island over five years to 2025, even though no virtual asset service providers operate domestically.
Business
July 1, 2026 by Neville Graham

Jetour dealer lashes out
TWA Automotive has moved to stamp out what it says is misinformation surrounding the sale of Jetour vehicles in the Caribbean, declaring that it remains the sole authorised distributor and dealer for…
June 28, 2026 by Luke Douglas

BSJ sees tenfold rise in modular home assessments
Several providers of modular homes are seeking approval of their building systems by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) in preparation for the post-Melissa rebuilding of western…
June 28, 2026

Raquel Seville and Keisha Bailey | Scotia's Exit and the $54-Billion Question
Scotia Group Jamaica is leaving the Jamaica Stock Exchange while it is winning with record profits. The profit line is not the story. The story is capital, float, and where roughly $54 billion will…
June 28, 2026

Yaneek Page | How much do you know about the hidden economy that is quietly generating billions of US dollars in digital commerce?
What I am about to share may be one of the most important economic conversations Jamaica should be having, and the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is a momentous occasion to kick off the…