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June 15, 2026
What Elon Musk's Trillion Means in Real Terms
Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire.
That level of wealth, all owned by just one person, was once unfathomable. Before…
June 15, 2026
IFC finalises US$15-million investment in Caribbean debt fund targeting SME financing
The private-sector financing arm of the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has confirmed plans to invest US$15 million in a regional fund arranged by Sygnus Capital.
June 15, 2026
by Neville Graham
Main Event losses mount
Main Event Entertainment Group's (MEEG) losses grew more than fourfold in the April second quarter to $45 million as the company cut costs to reflect the challenging events market.
June 15, 2026
Charlene Ashley | Shop foreign, think local: The uncomfortable economics of online shopping
We tell Jamaicans to support local businesses. Then we proudly post bargains we found online. The irony is hard to miss.
We encourage entrepreneurship, yet increasingly buy directly from the very…
June 16, 2026
Mayberry Group CEO: Scotiabank Buyout Will Inject C$500m Into Market, But at a Cost
The buyout of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited's (SGJ) minority shareholders will pump roughly C$500 million into the local market in the short term, but will permanently shut out local investors…
June 16, 2026
Something Extra | Monday
On Thursday night, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) hosted its 41st Annual Awards gala event under the theme ‘Building Forward: Recognising Excellence in Recovery, Resilience and Growth’. This…
June 16, 2026
Movie Review | ‘Masters of the Universe’ does not have the power
Masters of the Universe might not know who its audience is. Sure, yes, perhaps “everyone” is the goal. Modern blockbusters are usually aiming for those golden four quadrants that might justify…
June 16, 2026
by Nicola A. Cunningham
Miss Universe Jamaica St Ann and St Mary queens on to national final
A cyber forensic examiner and ophthalmic dispenser took top honours at the Miss Universe Jamaica St Ann and St Mary coronation event on Sunday, June 7, at Lavender Moon Villas in Breadnut Hill, Ocho…
June 15, 2026
Erratic premium Route 320 service causing inconvenience to office-goers
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I am writing to bring to notice the continued failure to provide the Premium Route 320 bus service, which is scheduled to depart Cross Roads at 4:20 p.m. travel through New…