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May 8, 2026

The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globally
On a recent weekday, around 50 people gathered outside the headquarters of a Chinese mobile Internet company, waiting to get help with installing an artificial intelligence assistant.
Business
May 8, 2026

Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
As concerns mount over artificial intelligence and its rapid integration into society, tech companies are increasingly turning to faith leaders for guidance on how to shape the technology — a…
Business
May 8, 2026

Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto 
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbours a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike.
Business
May 7, 2026

Shipping firms punished over Strait of Hormuz impasse 
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two…
May 6, 2026

Summit property put up for auction
The former Knutsford Court Hotel property in New Kingston will go up for auction on June 3, according to a notice published in The Gleaner. “Deposits payable immediately by certified cheque or bank…
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May 6, 2026

GraceKennedy unit disputes J$403-million Guyana tax claim
GraceKennedy Limited's remittance subsidiary in Guyana has received its third disputed tax assessment from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), based on a company reclassification that…
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May 6, 2026 by Luke Douglas

Spur Tree Spices plans ackee orchard to strengthen supply
Spur Tree Spices Limited is planting roughly 3,000 ackee trees to secure its own supply of the fruit, as demand from overseas markets outpaces what its current suppliers can deliver, CEO Albert Bailey…
Business
May 6, 2026

CAC 2000 turns to debt refinancing as losses deepen on sharply lower revenues
CAC 2000 Limited is pursuing debt refinancing to stabilise its working capital position as losses deepen on sharply lower revenues, underscoring persistent liquidity challenges at the air-conditioning…
Business
May 6, 2026

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your…