Business
December 9, 2025
BOJ to set up eKYC cross-ID system for faster opening of bank accounts
The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, wants to make it easier for banks to sign up new account holders for greater financial inclusion and access to banking services. Consequently, the central bank plans to…
December 9, 2025
Oran Hall | Increasing life expectancy a challenge for personal financial planning
As more people live longer, the question arises about how to fund and maintain the lifestyle people were used to in their pre-retirement years for their full retirement years. At the centre of this is…
December 9, 2025
Airlines optimistic about quick recovery as US shutdown ends
Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the United States government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it’s not clear how soon that…
December 9, 2025
London judge finds global mining company BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
A London judge ruled Friday that global mining company BHP Group is liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster when a dam collapse a decade ago unleashed tons of toxic waste into a major river,…
December 9, 2025
by Luke Douglas
Goods not short but delivery a challenge, distributors say
Large distributors say they are open for business and have adequate supplies of goods at this time but are experiencing some challenges in getting products to the areas of Jamaica hardest hit by…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa triggers US$81m insurance payout for damage to Flow network
Liberty Latin America expects to recover US$81 million in insurance payouts for hurricane damage to Flow Jamaica’s network. Restoration of the network continues post-Melissa, the pace of which is…
December 9, 2025
Sygnus RE wraps positive financial year, aiming for regional expansion
Sygnus Real Estate Finance Limited has closed its financial year on a strong note, with a 150 per cent surge in net profit, buoyed by significant fair value gains on investment properties and joint…
December 9, 2025
Dequity Capital going public through JSE main market IPO
Private equity firm Dequity Capital Management Limited is seeking $657.5 million of equity capital from stock market investors in an initial public offering on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. The offer of…
December 9, 2025
Wendy’s to close hundreds of American stores in bid to halt falling profit
Wendy’s plans to close hundreds restaurants in the United States over the next few months in an effort to boost its profit and make its remaining stores more appealing. The Dublin, Ohio-based chain…