Category: Business & Economy

Jamaica plans to launch its long-anticipated micro-stock exchange by July 2026, marking the latest effort to deepen access to capital markets. A multi-stakeholder steering committee is “now at an advanced stage” of finalising…

The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency mining has led the United States to increase its hunger for energy worldwide — a shift that creates opportunities for the region, reasoned Angus Young,…

Portland JSX Limited reported losses for its third quarter ended November 2025, as declines in the value of its investment portfolio weighed on results. The portfolio now stands at roughly half its value…

Knutsford Express Services posted a quarterly loss after Hurricane Melissa forced the Jamaican transport company to shut routes for up to “two weeks”, cutting revenue and erasing profits from a year earlier. The…

Corporate chiefs and government leaders including US President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic progress — even as a domineering tone…

Paramount Trading (Jamaica) Limited swung back to profit in the second quarter (Q2) ended November 30, 2025, notching net earnings of $31.1 million compared with a $10.8 million loss a year earlier. Hurricane…

ChatGPT has emerged as Jamaica’s most visited website, surpassing global heavyweights such as Wikipedia, YouTube, and Amazon, according to analytics firm Ahrefs. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ranks number one locally but seventh…

Fuel terminal operator West Indies Petroleum Terminal (WIPT) reported weaker earnings in its first financial release since listing, sending shares down more than 25 per cent. Even so, the stock traded mid-day Thursday…

Innovative Energy Group (IEG) plans to assemble electric golf carts in Jamaica, betting the venture will open doors for its core solar panel business across Caribbean resorts and golf clubs. The renewable-energy company…

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman Marcus, just over…