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26 Dec, 2025
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Jamaica Stock Exchange combined market
In Tuesday's trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: The JSE Combined Index advanced by 2,124.07 points ( 0.66 %) to close at 322,986.16 points and the volume…
24 Dec, 2025
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BOJ expects problem loans to double from the $42.9-billion pre-Hurricane Melissa levels
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) expects borrowers to fall behind on loan payments in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, with non-performing loans (NPLs) projected to double. The central bank said the fallout…
24 Dec, 2025
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Rum industry takes a shot
The Jamaican rum industry projects a double-digit decline in output for the 2025-2026 season, a blow reverberating across the sugar and spirits sectors due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa. …
24 Dec, 2025
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Most US adults aren’t making year-end charitable contributions
Most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, according to the results of a new AP-NORC poll, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges…
24 Dec, 2025
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Stores try to attract beauty lovers from online markets
It’s shoppers like Quinn Kelsey who keep department store executives up at night. The 38-year-old Denver resident gets makeup ideas from TikTok videos and other social media content, not salespeople…
24 Dec, 2025
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Clean energy experts call 2025 turbulent as Trump stymies wind and solar
Dozens of energy developers, experts, and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels…
24 Dec, 2025
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Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures
Elusive street artist Banksy appeared to confirm Monday that a new mural in London, depicting two children lying down and pointing up at the sky, is his latest work. The artist posted two photos of…
24 Dec, 2025
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Unusual trade partners India and New Zealand form deal to diversify from US tariffs
India and New Zealand announced Monday they have reached a free trade deal, seeking to deepen economic ties and shore up growth at a time of mounting global trade uncertainties. The move comes as New…
24 Dec, 2025
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Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at Kentucky distillery
Bourbon maker Jim Beam is halting production at one of its distilleries in Kentucky for at least a year as the whiskey industry navigates tariffs from the Trump administration and slumping demand for…