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02 Jul, 2026 0

New Fed Chair vows independence amid call for lower rates
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has…
Business
01 Jul, 2026 0

Understanding the different interest-rate types and why it matters
We hear them so often: nominal interest rates, real interest rate, add-on interest rates, effective interest rates, compound interest rates – each having its own meaning and implications for…
Business
01 Jul, 2026 0

J$8.9b in crypto flows through Jamaican banks over five years
Banks reported J$8.9 billion in cryptocurrency-related transactions flowing through the island over five years to 2025, even though no virtual asset service providers operate domestically.
Business
01 Jul, 2026 0

Jetour dealer lashes out
TWA Automotive has moved to stamp out what it says is misinformation surrounding the sale of Jetour vehicles in the Caribbean, declaring that it remains the sole authorised distributor and dealer for…
27 Jun, 2026 0

BSJ sees tenfold rise in modular home assessments
Several providers of modular homes are seeking approval of their building systems by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) in preparation for the post-Melissa rebuilding of western…
27 Jun, 2026 0

Raquel Seville and Keisha Bailey | Scotia's Exit and the $54-Billion Question
Scotia Group Jamaica is leaving the Jamaica Stock Exchange while it is winning with record profits. The profit line is not the story. The story is capital, float, and where roughly $54 billion will…
27 Jun, 2026 0

Yaneek Page | How much do you know about the hidden economy that is quietly generating billions of US dollars in digital commerce?
What I am about to share may be one of the most important economic conversations Jamaica should be having, and the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is a momentous occasion to kick off the…
Business
27 Jun, 2026 0

Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads by 20 per cent in some cases, blaming a shortage of memory chips
Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The Cupertino, California-based company…
27 Jun, 2026 0

Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100-per-cent tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies. In a post on social media, Trump took…