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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 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 23, 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 23, 2026
Oil found in seabed samples off Jamaica’s southern coast, survey shows
United Oil & Gas Plc has confirmed the presence of oil indicators on the seabed floor offshore Jamaica following a recent survey.
April 23, 2026
Lee-Chin wins US court confirmation of DR arbitration award
A US federal court has confirmed a US$43.7-million arbitration award in favour of Jamaican-Canadian investor Michael Lee-Chin, rejecting the Dominican Republic’s bid to overturn the ruling. US…
April 23, 2026
Melissa-related disruptions cut Montego Bay arrivals; Kingston posts modest gain
Passenger arrivals at Jamaica’s two international airports declined in March, reflecting shocks from Hurricane Melissa at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, according to new disclosures by…
April 9, 2026
Iran’s proposal to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates trade norms
To end the war with the United States and Israel, Iran is demanding the right to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as a precondition for reopening the waterway vital to world oil supplies. Yet…
April 8, 2026
GAP refinances US$95.5m loan backing Jamaica, Mexico airport operations
The Pacific Airport Group (GAP), the Mexican airport operator that manages two of Jamaica’s international airports, has refinanced a “US$95.5 million bank loan” that matured on March 19, rolling the…
April 8, 2026
British Airways to boost Ja flights as UK airlines fill seats
British Airways (BA) announced plans to increase flights to Kingston as part of its winter 2026 network expansion, a move that coincides with UK airlines running fewer but fuller aircraft on the…