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July 22, 2026 by Carolyn Guniss - Staff Writer

French energy firm secures Jamaica land for utility-scale solar and hydrogen project

French renewable-energy company HDF Energy said it has secured land in Jamaica for a proposed utility-scale solar, hydrogen and battery storage project, and wants investors, contractors, suppliers and operators to participate in its development.

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July 22, 2026

AMG profit slides amid dip in production
AMG Packaging and Paper Company Limited’s profit has fallen by more than half in the latest quarter as its production faltered. Management, however, remains upbeat and continues with its expansion…
July 22, 2026 by Luke Douglas

Confidence results reversed in second quarter of 2026
July 22, 2026

Jamaica airport traffic and revenue show signs of recovery in latest quarter
Passenger traffic at Jamaica’s two international airports started to recover in the latest quarter from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, with combined revenue of roughly US$53 million from…
July 22, 2026

Why bold, cautious CEOs are both getting AI wrong
As a CEO, there are two ways your board can lose confidence in your artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. The first is watching a rushed roll-out fail in public. The second is watching nothing…
July 22, 2026

AI stocks lead Wall Street higher, even as Brent oil’s price tops US$91

More gains for makers of computer chips and other winners of the artificial-intelligence (AI) boom carried Wall Street higher Tuesday. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9 per cent. The Dow Jones Industrial…
July 22, 2026

Advertorial | Landmark Montego Bay commercial property offered for sale
The former MegaMart property in Catherine Hall, one of Montego Bay's most recognizable commercial sites, is now on the market.
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July 19, 2026

Weekly summary

In Friday’s trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: - The JSE Combined Index advanced by 163.78 points ( 0.04 %) to close at 367,508.87 points and the volume traded…
July 19, 2026

Advertorial | Nicholas Azan: Transforming inner city Kingston through vision, opportunity, and development
For more than two decades, Nicholas Azan, Chairman of Omega Manufacturing Limited, incorporated in 2002, has dedicated his life not only to building successful businesses but also to transforming…
July 19, 2026 by Neville Graham

Lakespen drives profit at Sygnus
The real estate development firm Sygnus Real Estate Finance Limited (SRF) has reclassified and revalued assets at its Lakespen Industrial Park during its latest quarter, resulting in a 193 per cent…