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April 10, 2026
The playbook for Jamaica’s next outsourcing chapter
When it comes to outsourcing, US clients are no longer looking simply for headcount. They are looking for delivery ecosystems that support analytics, automation, and AI-enabled service performance.…
April 10, 2026
US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, gov’t says, downgrading previous estimate
The American economy, slowed by last autumn’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5 per cent annual pace from October through to December, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday in…
April 10, 2026
More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show
The number of Federal Reserve policymakers willing to consider an interest rate hike this year rose between the January and March meetings, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened…
April 10, 2026
US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,00 last week but remain within stable range of past few years
US applications for unemployment benefits rose last week before Iran, Israel and the US announced a two-week ceasefire deal that injected a degree of optimism into a still-clouded global economic…
April 10, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Girlz looking to put on a show for home fans
Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby said their goal is to impress home fans when the Girlz take on Antigua and Barbuda today in Group B action of the Concacaf W Qualifiers at the National Stadium.…
April 10, 2026
NHF installs solar power at warehouse
The National Health Fund (NHF) has commissioned a solar-energy system at its pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, a move aimed at strengthening energy efficiency and reducing…
April 10, 2026
Editorial | Body-worn cameras a priority
Like the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), we too are baffled by the continued failure of the Jamaica Constabulary Force to prioritise the use of body-worn cameras (BWC) by its…
April 11, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
JTA mum on details as ministry challenges authenticity of school shelter sex claim
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says he is disappointed with the government posture in demanding full disclosure to his claim that shelterees are engaging…
April 10, 2026
5 Questions With Christo
Fresh off a breakout 2026 carnival season, Trinidad and Tobago soca artiste Jahmike ‘Christo’ Bonas is riding high on the success of his hit single Doux Doux Darlin, which draws on the affectionate…