Business
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…
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…
May 13, 2026
Bank of Jamaica advances plans for new facility beside French Embassy on Hillcrest
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has launched a tender for architectural and engineering consultants to design and oversee the construction of a new business continuity centre (BCC) on a 3.2-acre property…
May 13, 2026
Jamaica seeks new storm bond as hurricane season looms
Jamaica plans to restore its catastrophe bond coverage ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, according to experts.
They expect the country to raise around US$150 million in new parametric…