Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labelled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The US federal lawsuit…
JSE Index posts over 20% gain, strongest since pandemic
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) delivered its strongest nine-month performance in years, with the benchmark Main Market Index rising over 20 per cent year to date. It was propelled by sharp gains in…
New distributor for Stihl tools
FT Farfan, a subsidiary of regional distribution group AS Bryden, assumed exclusive distribution of Stihl equipment in Jamaica on October 1, betting that its dealer-focused business model and more than five decades of…
When your competitive advantage walks out
The Apple-OpenAI dispute exposes the hidden value, and vulnerability, inside every organisation For years, we have been taught that the true value of a company lies in its brand and in its balance…
United Oil & Gas loss widens to US$800,000 but explorer pitches Jamaica as alternative to Middle East risk
United Oil & Gas Plc, the London-listed explorer seeking a partner for its offshore Jamaican acreage, reported that first-half losses more than doubled as it advanced exploration work on its offshore licence. The…
Privacy concerns put smart glasses under scrutiny as Norway seeks temporary ban
A trip to the park. A day at the beach. A workout session at the gym. All are public spaces where smart glasses can snap photos, record conversations or stream video online, without…
What Jamaicans in the U.S. Need to Know About the 2026 Midterm Elections
With the U.S. midterm elections set for November 3rd, Jamaican-American voters are being urged to check their registration, understand what is on their ballot and make a plan to vote. Attorney-at-law Marlon Hill…
Gordon Robinson | Lawyers not lawyerin’
So, some criminal defence lawyers took to the street to protest mandatory minimum sentences in the Firearms Act. When Government didn’t budge, they went on strike, withdrawing their services on Monday and Tuesday….
Jalil Dabdoub | What we carried with us
I am frequently asked why Palestine occupies much of my writing. The answer is simple: because behind the headlines and injustices are human lives, exactly like those of the women who raised me….
Stop telling unemployed graduates to ‘just start a business’
For over a year, my friend’s son has been waking up to the same unsettling routine: tailor his résumé, modify the cover letter, submit the applications, keep checking for a response, and continue…