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May 8, 2026

Worries about AI’s risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI’s leaders
At the heart of the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is a moment when they found common cause on an ever more pressing question: how to protect humanity from the risks of…
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May 8, 2026

Bank of England joins other central banks in freezing rate cuts as Iran war upends global economy
The Bank of England kept its main interest rate on hold at 3.75 per cent on Thursday and hinted of hikes to come as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran's effective…
Business
May 8, 2026

The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globally
On a recent weekday, around 50 people gathered outside the headquarters of a Chinese mobile Internet company, waiting to get help with installing an artificial intelligence assistant.
Business
May 8, 2026

Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
As concerns mount over artificial intelligence and its rapid integration into society, tech companies are increasingly turning to faith leaders for guidance on how to shape the technology — a…
Business
May 8, 2026

Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto 
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbours a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike.
Business
May 7, 2026

Shipping firms punished over Strait of Hormuz impasse 
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two…
May 6, 2026

Summit property put up for auction
The former Knutsford Court Hotel property in New Kingston will go up for auction on June 3, according to a notice published in The Gleaner. “Deposits payable immediately by certified cheque or bank…
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May 6, 2026

GraceKennedy unit disputes J$403-million Guyana tax claim
GraceKennedy Limited's remittance subsidiary in Guyana has received its third disputed tax assessment from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), based on a company reclassification that…
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May 6, 2026 by Luke Douglas

Spur Tree Spices plans ackee orchard to strengthen supply
Spur Tree Spices Limited is planting roughly 3,000 ackee trees to secure its own supply of the fruit, as demand from overseas markets outpaces what its current suppliers can deliver, CEO Albert Bailey…