Business
28 Apr, 2026
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GraceKennedy announces price increases on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages
GraceKennedy Limited says it will increase its prices on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages by an average of nine per cent, effective Friday, May 1. In an April 24 notice to its Jamaican retail…
27 Apr, 2026
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Search for new BOJ governor begins
The search has started for a successor to Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Richard Byles whose appointment is set to end on August 18. In making the announcement in a media release on Monday,…
26 Apr, 2026
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Expanded cement quota too small for Melissa rebuilding, warns Buying House
Buying House Company Limited says the Government’s decision to expand its cement import quota falls short of what will be needed to maintain stable supply through the second half of the year as…
26 Apr, 2026
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Jamaica must build resilience, collaborate in climate-sensitive world – IMF managing director
Washington: The conversations at the IMF’s Spring Meetings 2026, from April 13 to 17, primarily focused on the ongoing Middle East conflict, its debilitating impact on global economies, and how the…
26 Apr, 2026
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Jamaica Customs eyes drone patrols as illicit trade robs nation of $26 billion
Jamaica Customs Agency is considering setting up a dedicated drone unit to patrol the island’s ports and coastline amid the country losing more than $26 billion annually in tax and excise revenue to…
26 Apr, 2026
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Lawrence Nicholson | Family-owned businesses & entrepreneurial intentions
Entrepreneurial intention has emerged as one of the strongest predictors of actual entrepreneurial behaviour, serving as a reliable barometer to predict those who will engage in entrepreneurial…
24 Apr, 2026
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SVL expects to score profits from World Cup
Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) expects World Cup football betting to drive quarterly profit this summer. The group expects its second and third quarters to benefit from the football windfall, having…
24 Apr, 2026
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Revenue at Jamaica’s two major airports down by US$8m in March quarter
Revenue from Jamaica’s two major airports fell by US$8.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 as Hurricane Melissa continued to suppress hotel capacity and drain international passenger traffic,…
24 Apr, 2026
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Preparing your children for life without you
The difference between financial and personal disaster for children who lose one or both parents before adulthood is preparation – in the form of effective estate planning and the training of children…