The personal information of some Government ministers, several parliamentarians, former senators, and titans of industry have been exposed in a cyberattack on boutique brokerage firm Mayberry Investments Limited by the Play Ransomware Group….
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JMMB Group responds to system disruption
JMMB Group Limited (JMMBGL) has responded to concerns surrounding the disruption of its Moneyline platform which saw banking customers across three territories unable to access their accounts online. Bank platforms undergo significant system…
CFF mixes in ingredients portfolio
CARIBBEAN Flavours and Fragrances (CFF) is mixing in a new ingredients portfolio and targets regional markets for growth. The company, which operates chiefly in the flavours markets, supplying products to all major beverage,…
Experts differ on whether to invest in winners or ‘losers’ to grow Jamaica’s economy
Experts clashed over whether funds should flow towards winning sectors such as tourism, as opposed to investing in ‘losing’ sectors such as education to spur economic growth, during a forum convened by Jamaica’s…
Microfin loans a $40b market
As the Bank of Jamaica combs through the applications for microcredit licences, a clearer picture of the dispersed sector that has now fallen under its regulatory umbrella is emerging. Only 13 firms have…
SafeSpot allowing Jamaica to better protect its children
Over the years, the Flow Foundation has been an advocate for empowering children and supporting their safety and right to life. The Foundation has done this through its many partnerships and initiatives that…
Mayberry confirms cyberattack on its systems
Mayberry Investments Limited has confirmed that it was a victim of a cyberattack. The investment firm says it has not experienced any disruption as a result of the attack, and is seeking to…
Apple unveils sleek, US$3,500 ‘Vision Pro’ goggles
CUPERTINO, USA (AP) — Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumoured headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter’s ability to popularise new-fangled devices…
Labelling AI-generated content
The European Union is pushing online platforms like Google and Meta to step up the fight against false information by adding labels to text, photos and other content generated by artificial intelligence, a…
Jamaica to see US multimillion-dollar earnings from spice exports
OVER the next five years Jamaica will benefit from the revitalisation of the spices sector under a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded project. The USDA initiative is expected to increase the yield…