No commercial bank failed in Jamaica during his nearly seven years at the helm of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), outgoing Governor Richard Byles told Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee on Wednesday — a…
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NCB lists $2 billion in repossessed properties amid post-Melissa loan stress
The nation’s largest commercial bank, National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd (NCB), has placed roughly three dozen repossessed properties on the market carrying a combined assessed value exceeding $2 billion, spanning 10 parishes. It…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Beyond the Why
As Jesus and His disciples encountered a man who had been blind since birth (John 9), the disciples immediately asked a theological question: “Who did sin?” (v. 2). Their question reflected a common…
She Sat Frozen When Her Name Was Called: Jamaican Diana McCaulay Wins Top Literary Prize
Jamaican writer Diana McCaulay has added another major achievement to her literary career after winning the 2026 RSL Ondaatje Prize for her novel A House for Miss Pauline. The award, presented annually by…
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here’s what to know before clicking ‘buy’
When SpaceX makes its debut on the US stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever. Elon Musk’s rocket company, formally…
Former T&T energy minister flags Jamaica’s power costs as ‘uncompetitive’ and among region’s highest
Jamaica’s power rates are among the region’s highest, but renewing the licence of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) alone will not likely lead to lower prices, according to a former Trinidad and Tobago energy…
The Reggae Boyz Missed the World Cup But This New Commercial Proves Jamaica Still Rules the World Stage
Jamaica is completely missing from the field at the FIFA World Cup 2026, yet the cultural impact of the island is dominating the global stage anyway. While the national football team did not…
CariCRIS Gives Investment-Grade Debut to JPS subsidiary, South Jamaica Power
South Jamaica Power Company Limited (SJPC), the operator of Jamaica’s a natural gas generating facility, has received its first credit rating from Caribbean rating agency CariCRIS, securing an investment-grade assessment that could broaden…
AS Bryden pays US$3.6m for two Barbados firms
The Seprod-owned A.S. Bryden & Sons Holdings Ltd spent a combined US$3.6 million acquiring two Barbados-based companies in 2025, adding a food service distributor and a diversified consumer goods group to its regional…
Buju Banton Delivers a Commanding Performance at Tamarac’s Yard on the Lawn Music Festival
The City of Tamarac in South Florida hosted the second staging of its Yard on the Lawn Music Festival on Saturday, June 6, at the Tamarac Sports Complex, drawing thousands of patrons for…