Business
13 Feb, 2026
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Is the Twin Peaks regulatory model still right, given Hurricane Melissa?
The Bank of Jamaica, according to a recent report, said “it is waiting on the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Cabinet to advance the implementation of the Twin Peaks regulatory…
11 Feb, 2026
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Wisynco’s stake in Ringtail valued at $2.45 billion
Manufacturer and distributor Wisynco Group paid $2.45 billion for its 30 per cent stake in Ringtail Holdings, the parent company of spirits distributor Select Brands, its latest financials revealed.
11 Feb, 2026
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Atlantic Hardware expands into agro-distribution
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co Ltd (Atlantic) has expanded into agro-distribution. The Junior Market-listed company now holds distribution rights formerly managed by the Agricultural Division of…
11 Feb, 2026
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You can earn income when the gov’t borrows
The government borrows from the local and international markets to help fund its budget. Individuals and organisations with funds available to lend short term, medium term, and long term are able to…
11 Feb, 2026
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Lasco entities secure $1.7 billion in loans for expansion, property acquisition
Lasco, which manufactures and distributes locally and overseas, has secured $1.7 billion in new loans over 15 months to fund investments, including property acquisition on Red Hills Road. The…
11 Feb, 2026
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Fitch holds Jamaica rating steady despite hurricane
Fitch Ratings affirmed Jamaica’s credit rating at BB with a stable outlook, betting the island nation can withstand hurricane damage without derailing its decade-long effort to reduce government…
08 Feb, 2026
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JSE halts top 100 shareholder list
Christopher Berry, executive chairman of investment bank Mayberry Group, wants the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) to restore public access to detailed shareholder data, arguing that recent restrictions…
08 Feb, 2026
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Dr Reddy’s pharmaceutical brand exporting to oil-rich territories in region
Indian pharmaceutical brand Dr Reddy’s Laboratories shipped its first batch of exports from Jamaica to Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana valued at some US$300,000 - about J$50 million.
08 Feb, 2026
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Yaneek Page | Government procurement is a confession: Who will we become?
In every democratic society, at every level of government, almost every dollar spent by the State tells a story. It is a confession. In fact, if you study a country’s procurement records closely…