Business
January 2, 2026
US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with lay-offs historically low
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labour market. US applications for jobless claims for the week ending December 27 fell by…
January 1, 2026
Warren Buffett maxims as he demits CEO post
The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha…
December 31, 2025
by Neville Graham
West Indies Petroleum Energy fuels expansion plans with 11 temporary Thrifty Gas sites
West Indies Petroleum Energy (WIP Energy) will set up fuel station outlets along Jamaica’s north and south coasts under its Thrifty Gas brand. It received planning approvals for 11 sites granted by…
December 31, 2025
Business leaders expect higher costs but stable currency after Hurricane Melissa
Jamaican businesses raised their inflation expectations in November 2025, reflecting concerns about the economic fallout from Hurricane Melissa and signalling higher anticipated costs across key…
December 31, 2025
Cargo Handlers annual profit grows 18 per cent
Cargo Handlers Limited (CHL), which provides dockside services at the Montego Bay Freeport, reported higher revenue and profit for its financial year ended September 2025, reflecting increased…
December 31, 2025
Dorm operator 138 Student Living makes profit and continues talks with UWI
Dormitory operator 138 Student Living Jamaica Limited (138SL) closed its financial year on solid ground, reporting higher revenue and improved earnings, amid ongoing negotiations with The University…
December 31, 2025
Digicel gets ethical award
Telecoms Digicel Group said it become the first company in the Caribbean to be awarded the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Corporate Ethical Procurement & Supply Kitemark,…
December 31, 2025
World shares are mixed in the final stretch of 2025
Shares opened mixed in Europe on Tuesday after slipping in Asia as some regional markets wrapped up trading for the year. Crude oil prices edged higher and gold and silver resumed their ascent. US…
December 31, 2025
Work or lose aid: The Trump‑era rules facing low‑income Americans
The Trump administration made work requirements for low-income people receiving government assistance a priority in 2025. The US departments of health and human services, agriculture and housing and…