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A gold bar shown in St Vincent Jewelry Centre in the Jewelry District of Los Angeles, USA, in April this year.
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Surging silver and gold slide after exchange raises margin requirements

Silver and gold futures fell sharply on Monday after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), one of the world’s largest trading floors for commodities, asked traders to put up more cash to make bets on…
From left: Tamara Dunbar, president, Kiwanis Club of CyberConnect Jamaica, Anadeen Nembhard, VP and head of people, culture and talent management, Sygnus Capital, and Martin Nesbeth, co-founder and CFO, Carbyne Capital.
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Sygnus and Kiwanis Support Bustamante Hospital for Children

Sygnus has again partnered with the Kiwanis Club of CyberConnect Jamaica to support its annual Christmas initiative at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, donating essential items and cash to…
Friends Who Care founding member Roxanne Isaacs serves a youngster from the Mustard Seed Children’s Home a meal during the annual holiday treat.
31 Dec, 2025 0

Friends Who Care, CB Foods bring cheer to Mustard Seed Children’s Home

Smiles lit up the Mustard Seed Children’s Home in Spanish Town as members of CB Foods and the Friends Who Care outreach team arrived, greeted by children eager for familiar faces and festive cheer. …
Volunteers unpack water and meals donated by Olympian Claston Bernard and the JN Foundation.
31 Dec, 2025 0

‘More than a drop in the bucket’

When Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica on October 28, it left a trail of destruction that crippled communities and disrupted lives. Among the hardest hit was Belmont Academy in…
Richard Byles, governor of the Bank of Jamaica.
31 Dec, 2025 0

Business leaders expect higher costs but stable currency after Hurricane Melissa

Jamaican businesses raised their inflation expectations in November 2025, reflecting concerns about the economic fallout from Hurricane Melissa and signalling higher anticipated costs across key…
Dr Khaleah Kirkland
31 Dec, 2025 0

Four ways to store medications safely during power outages

When it comes to some medications, where and how you store them matters, as they can quickly lose their potency if exposed to heat. Proper storage is therefore essential to keep them safe. Dr Khaleah…
From left: Nadine Bell, dietitian at St Ann’s Bay Hospital; CEO Dennis Morgan; Rodroy Thomas, executive chef; and Lyndsay Isaacs, regional public relations manager at Sandals Ochi, during the handover of a restaurant range stove donated by the Sandals Fo
31 Dec, 2025 0

Sandals Foundation injects $3m into St Ann’s Bay, Cornwall hospitals

Medical teams at St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital and Cornwall Regional Hospital are better placed to serve patients following a $3-million injection of resources from the Sandals Foundation. The…
Dr Marsha Smith making a presentation to grandparents, parents and children at the Newell High School in St Elizabeth. 
31 Dec, 2025 0

Rebuilding hearts after the storm

After Hurricane Melissa devastated communities across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, sweeping away homes, displacing families, and leaving thousands emotionally shaken, much of the immediate…
Above: Laurice Griffiths, junior brand manager at Red Stripe, raises her drink to a good time.
31 Dec, 2025 0

Something Extra | Wednesday

The last Sunday of the year saw Sabina Park transform into a black-and-white runway for the return of the Johnnie Walker and Don Julio-sponsored Milk and Honey gala. Guests put their own spin on…