Latest News
December 31, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
Jakes reopens in style, with ‘Dougie’ centre stage
As the music pumped, patrons at Dougie’s Bar at Jakes Treasure Beach, Calabash Bay, St Elizabeth mingled and smiled. Happy faces were everywhere. Then, in a voice as joyful as joyful gets, someone…
December 31, 2025
Legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week as Berkshire Hathaway enters new era
Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett later this week. Many regard Buffett as the world’s greatest investor after he grew Berkshire from a…
December 31, 2025
Tyler Perry accuser sent messages of gratitude years after alleged assault
LOS ANGELES (AP): Text messages show that Tyler Perry and Boo! A Madea Halloween actor, Mario Rodriguez, who recently filed a lawsuit accusing the filmmaker of sexual assault, remained in contact…
December 31, 2025
TCL donates 100 televisions to shelters, schools out west
In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, global technology brand TCL has donated 100 smart televisions to support recovery efforts in communities across Jamaica that were…
December 31, 2025
Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognised in New Year’s honours list
LONDON (AP): Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honours list, an annual tradition that…
December 31, 2025
Dorm operator 138 Student Living makes profit and continues talks with UWI
Dormitory operator 138 Student Living Jamaica Limited (138SL) closed its financial year on solid ground, reporting higher revenue and improved earnings, amid ongoing negotiations with The University…
December 31, 2025
Cargo Handlers annual profit grows 18 per cent
Cargo Handlers Limited (CHL), which provides dockside services at the Montego Bay Freeport, reported higher revenue and profit for its financial year ended September 2025, reflecting increased…
December 31, 2025
Meta acquires Manus to strengthen push to AI agents
US technology giant Meta has announced the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based developer of general-purpose AI agents, which builds on chatbots prompts to create workflows. The deal closed on…
December 31, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Storm damage cancels watch night services
WESTERN BUREAU: Reverend Godfrey Watson, chairman of the St Elizabeth Ministers’ Fraternal, says many churches across the parish will forgo their traditional watch night services to welcome the New…