Business

May 15, 2026

UTech advances plans to slash light bill in half with new solar power installations
The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) has launched a tender for solar power installation of at least 2.0 megawatts (MW) with optional battery storage across its Papine and satellite campuses,…
Business
May 15, 2026

Century flags US$10m cost headwind as Jamalco bauxite quality slips
Century Aluminum, the majority owner of Jamalco, posted strong earnings but warned that rising raw material costs tied to Middle East hostilities and declining bauxite grades at its Jamaican refinery…
May 15, 2026

Jetcon doubles first-quarter revenue, expanding range to include electric vehicles
Jetcon Corporation has moved to broaden its vehicle offering following a strong first-quarter performance. The Junior Market-listed auto trader posted net profit of $60.1 million for the three months…
May 15, 2026

Everything Fresh still smarting from Melissa as margins thin and debt climbs
The profit at food distributor Everything Fresh Ltd fell by a third in the March 2026 first quarter, but controlled management of its payables to suppliers helped drive a near-doubling of its cash…
May 15, 2026

The Link Between Claim Delays and Disaster Recovery
Six months after Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica, according to The Jamaica Observer, many homeowners and business operators are still waiting for their insurance claims to be settled.…
May 15, 2026

US shoppers tempered their spending in April arising from US-Israel war
Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices, fuelled by the US-Israel war on Iran, meant less money left over for some non-essentials like clothing and furniture. But they're…
Business
May 15, 2026

Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran’s ability to withstand war and US blockade
Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world's energy supplies and inflicting global economic pain, but the struggles of the Islamic Republic's own economy are testing…
May 15, 2026

Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it's rolling out an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns…
May 15, 2026

Gaza's digital workers are still coding despite bombs, blackouts and bank restrictions
As Israeli drones buzz overhead and ambulance sirens wail in the distance, Tarik Zaeem stays hunched over his laptop, working through lines of code for a Saudi valet parking app, debugging its barcode…