The rapid growth of the middle class in China and their search for experiences outside of their country has presented opportunities for international writers, including Jamaicans, to break into that massive market. This…
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Amber Aviation flight start-up still grounded
Amber Group is two years behind on its plan to launch a flying service in Jamaica, using recreational aircraft, but it is very much alive, the company’s CEO, Dushyant Savadia, has said. Having…
NWC adding more solar to power water network
National Water Commission, NWC, plans to set up a solar system in St James, with a capacity of around 1 megawatt, to cut down on its energy bill. The water utility received planning…
TikTok files challenge against Canadian government order to dissolve its business
TikTok has challenged a Canadian government order to shut down the Chinese video-sharing app’s business operations in the country that was imposed over national security concerns. The company said Tuesday that it filed…
Chukka gets approval for small hotel
Chukka Caribbean Adventures Limited has received planning approval to develop a boutique hotel at Sandy Bay, Hanover, according to filings by the planning authority. The move would diversify Chukka’s tour offerings to include…
China announces probe of the AI chip company Nvidia for violating anti-monopoly laws
Shares of Nvidia slid early Monday after China said it is investigating the high-flying American microchip company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws. In a brief press release with few details, Chinese…
Farmers reaping less than 5% from spice trade, study reveals
Although the quality of Jamaica’s spices is considered among the best in the world, the farmers who grow ginger, turmeric and pimento are earning very little from their endeavours, with most of the…
Two new Hi-Lo supermarkets by 2026
Plans are far advanced to add two new outlets to the Hi-Lo supermarket chain by 2026, at a cost of more than $1 billion. The two new stores are to be located in…
United pauses oil talks until 2025 amid cash burn
Cash-strapped United Oil…