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Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon addressing the monthly meeting of the St James Municipal Corporation on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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WRHA and StJMC join hands to expand St James Infirmary

WESTERN BUREAU: The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) have forged a partnership to expand the St James Infirmary, with the aim of accommodating 58…
VM Wealth Management offices in New Kingston. (Contributed)
11 Sep, 2026 0

Why investors held on to their GOJ bonds

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) launched an invitation for bondholders of the notes due in 2028, 2036 and 2039 to exchange their notes for cash as the country restructures its debt profile. The offer…
11 Sep, 2026 0

Huawei racketeering trial opens in New York with duelling accounts

A racketeering conspiracy trial of Huawei Technologies began in New York on Wednesday with federal prosecutors accusing the Chinese tech company of a litany of crimes, including stealing technology…
Oran Hall
11 Sep, 2026 0

Oran A Hall | The two sides of the credit card

The credit card has two sides – one smooth, leading to a state of financial bliss; the other rough, leading to a state of financial misery. Bliss or misery is determined not by the terms of the card,…
Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James.
11 Sep, 2026 0

MoBay passenger traffic stalls at a fifth below pre-Melissa levels

Passenger traffic through Sangster International Airport remained 23 per cent below year-earlier levels in August, with the shortfall little changed since June despite a steep recovery in the first…
Brian Larkin, CEO of United OIl and Gas Plc.
11 Sep, 2026 0

United Oil commissions drill study as farm-out deadline nears

London-listed United Oil & Gas Plc has commissioned a study of offshore drilling rig-availability and costs for its Walton-Morant licence off southern Jamaica, the company said in filings. “This…
Twins Andre (left) and Andrew Hudson celebrate their 44th birthday with their annual photoshoot. This year’s shoot took place at Pineapple Beach in Montego Bay, St James.
11 Sep, 2026 0

Brotherhood in focus

For eight years, Andre Hudson has been pulling his twin brother Andrew in front of the camera every birthday, turning what began as a simple photoshoot into a cherished celebration of their bond. Now…
11 Sep, 2026 0

Investors offer back a 5th of Ja’s targeted bonds

Investors offered back US$476.6 million of the roughly US$2.33 billion in Jamaican government bonds the administration invited them to sell, in a buyback that closed on Wednesday, according to results…
Contributed PhotosKemal Brown, founder of Digita Media.
11 Sep, 2026 0

Privy Council to weigh bid to appeal in dispute involving Jamaican tech founders

Tech founder Gordon Swaby is seeking permission to appeal a ruling in favour of digital marketing founder Kemal Brown to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, Jamaica’s final court of…