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July 24, 2026
LeBron James heading to Philadelphia 76ers, says it will be his ‘last decision’
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly…
July 24, 2026
Marriott taking over former Catalonia property in Montego Bay, to develop beachfront resort
Montego Bay is set to welcome another international hotel brand as Marriott International has signed an agreement to convert the former Catalonia Montego Bay hotel into a 522-room all-inclusive…
July 24, 2026
UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling seeks US$1m to fund J’can rum venture
Professional mixed martial arts fighter Aljamain Sterling, the son of Jamaican expatriates, aims to raise up to US$1 million through a US securities crowdfunding offering to scale his brand, Funk…
July 24, 2026
IAJ urges policyholders to review sums insured as average-clause disputes mount after Melissa
The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) urges property owners to check whether their coverage reflects the true replacement value of their homes and businesses, as the average clause – a…
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IDB Invest lines up US$80m loan for JPS grid recovery
Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) aims to secure US$80 million, about J$12.7 billion, from the private-sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB) for…
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Finance lessons from Garfield Sobers
The story of Sir Garfield Sobers – widely acknowledged as cricket’s best all-time all-rounder – is rich with personal financial lessons. Sir Gary grew up in humble circumstances in Barbados, but he…
July 24, 2026
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at a London nightclub
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty Friday to brawling at a London nightclub in 2023, a fight in which he hit a music producer over the head with a bottle. Brown, 37, made…
July 24, 2026
St Mary records 61 per cent reduction in murders – JCF
St Mary continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Jamaica's safest parishes, recording a 61 per cent reduction in murders while ranking among the country's top divisions for clearing…
July 24, 2026
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of United States trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a…