Business
07 Oct, 2026
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Scotia Jamaica shareholders vote on $64 billion minority buyout
Votes are still being counted as Scotiabank Jamaica is seeking the greenlight from minority shareholders to push through an arrangement that will see parent company, Scotia Caribbean Holdings…
07 Oct, 2026
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UPDATE | Scotia Jamaica gets minority shareholders’ greenlight for $64-billion buyout
Counting of votes has ended as Scotiabank Jamaica secured the greenlight from minority shareholders to push through an arrangement that will see parent company, Scotia Caribbean Holdings limited,…
07 Oct, 2026
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Carib Cement cuts water use 16% as sustainability agenda broadens
Caribbean Cement Company Ltd has reduced water withdrawals by 16 per cent, marking a new phase in the manufacturer’s sustainability strategy as it seeks to lower its environmental footprint beyond…
07 Oct, 2026
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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…
07 Oct, 2026
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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…
07 Oct, 2026
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Charlene Ashley | 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…
07 Oct, 2026
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Lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabelling eight ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks
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…
07 Oct, 2026
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From HBO Max to ‘Harry Potter,’ here’s what’s now under the Skydance umbrella
Skydance-owned Paramount on Tuesday closed its US$81-billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, ushering in a new Hollywood giant. Skydance Corp emerges from one of the biggest mergers ever, US$111…
06 Oct, 2026
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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 people in the line…