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May 5, 2026

Growth & Jobs | ‘My children are my biggest motivators’

For St Andrew-based entrepreneur, Georgian Eccleston, the demands of running a business while raising a family have tested her endurance, discipline and sense of purpose. Yet, for more than 12 years,…
May 5, 2026

Law enforcement agencies make major drug bust in The Bahamas

Police say they intercepted and seized a boat near Mars Bay, Andros, on Monday, with US$6.4 million worth of hydroponic marijuana onboard.
May 5, 2026

Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and are deceiving the system's users into…
May 5, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Long-term savings strengthen personal financial security 

Disciplined saving is a powerful driver of national development. In the aftermath of any difficult season, whether it is a storm, rising costs, or unexpected setbacks, many people are reminded of one…
May 5, 2026

JDF soldier wins UTech pitch competition with AI business

With a desire to improve customer service in Jamaica, Andre Thomas, an entrepreneur and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) member, entered and emerged winner of the University of Technology (UTech)…
May 5, 2026

TAJ says motor vehicle registration services restored islandwide

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the system issue which temporarily disrupted the processing of motor vehicle registration-related transactions has been resolved.
May 5, 2026

Couple opening doors to tertiary education for St Thomas students 

For Kenroy and Melaine Moyston, access to higher education should never be limited by a student’s financial circumstances.  Guided by this belief, the husband-and-wife team has launched the Open Door…
May 5, 2026

Special-needs students gain work experience at PBCJ

The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) recently hosted three special-needs students, aged 17 to 19, from the Best Care Special Education School for a three-week work-experience…