The granddaughter was at it again. This time, whenever she does not get what she wants right away, she says, “But I want it now!” Sometimes the declaration is considerably more emphatic than…
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TUI costs climb due to Iran war, Jamaica hurricane charges hold
Europe’s largest tour operator, TUI Group, which shuttles guests to seven Riu-branded all-inclusive resorts across Jamaica’s north coast, said its one-off costs from the Iran war have climbed to €60 million, bringing the…
JPS claims US$33 million from NFE; gas supplier counters with US$7.2-million claim
Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and gas supplier New Fortress Energy (NFE) are locked in arbitration over a fuel-supply dispute worth a combined US$40 million (J$6.3 billion), with both sides pointing…
Palace Amusement swings to quarterly profit, eyes Generation Alpha as key to cinema revival
Palace Amusement Company (1921) Ltd returned to profit in its fiscal fourth quarter and is betting on Generation Alpha — children born between 2013 and 2025 — to anchor the next phase of…
Jamaica Stock Exchange profit nearly triples on higher trading activity
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) posted a triple-digit rise in second-quarter profit as increased market activity boosted transaction-related revenue and management cut operating costs, helping offset a softer first-half performance. “The JSE Group…
How your personal financial independence mirrors Jamaica’s Independence
Just as Jamaica’s Independence represents freedom, self-determination, and responsibility for the nation’s future, personal financial independence empowers you to take control of your money, make purposeful choices, and build a secure future.
Jetcon doubling down on Chinese cars with Arcfox – an electric car
Jetcon Corporation is accelerating its push into Jamaica’s new-vehicle market, buoyed by a surge in earnings from its dealership operations and growing customer acceptance of Chinese automotive brands. The junior market company, which…
Sagicor profit falls 40 per cent in second quarter as Hurricane Melissa claims weigh on insurance book
Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd reported net profit of $2.85 billion for the second quarter ended June 2026, down 40 per cent a year earlier, as Hurricane Melissa-related claims and the absence of one-off…
Johnathon Kelly presents the Jamaican Music Atlas
Johnathon Kelly presents the Jamaican Music Atlas Fifty years ago, Bob Marley and The Wailers performed for the first time in The Netherlands. That event took place on June 13, 1976 at the…
Air Jamaica Chronicles: What the Lovebird Taught Oliver Mair About Service
Long before Oliver Mair became Consul General, he was a young university graduate faced with a career decision his father was not particularly happy about. Mair had a promising job at Jamaica Broilers…