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26 Aug, 2026
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Zillow, Redfin resolve litigation over deal FTC claims suppresses rental listings competition
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with Zillow and Redfin to resolve the regulator’s claim that the companies made an illegal deal to suppress competition in online rental…
26 Aug, 2026
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Editorial | Conversation on the drought
As the aphorism goes, it’s better late than never. So, while Jamaica’s policymakers may have fumbled the earlier opportunity, there are compelling reasons to still act on Professor Michael Taylor’s…
26 Aug, 2026
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Atlantic growing amid rebuilding
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Ltd (AHPC) expects to deliver double-digit growth this year as post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding demand and a new agro-distribution business combine to push…
26 Aug, 2026
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About 90 per cent of mouth diseases can be prevented
When one thinks of oral diseases, tooth decay and gum disease immediately come to mind and, according to a Canadian doctor who recently volunteered in Jamaica with Great Shape Inc’s 1000 Smiles…
26 Aug, 2026
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How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids…
26 Aug, 2026
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Scotia’s Canadian parent sweetened Ja buyout by J$1.3b before deal went public
Scotiabank Canada raised its offer to acquire the outstanding minority stake in Scotia Group Jamaica Ltd by J$1.50 per share – a sweetener worth roughly J$1.3 billion (CDN$10 million) across the…
26 Aug, 2026
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Energy ministry seeks independent review of JPS islandwide shutdown
Jamaica’s Energy ministry has commissioned an independent review of the June 5 islandwide power blackout, signalling it will not rely solely on the utility’s own account of the event. “We really want…
26 Aug, 2026
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JPS net profit grows
Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPS) doubled its net profit for the June 2026 quarter to US$23.5 million, up from US$11.9 million a year earlier, boosted by a US$17.3-million insurance payout that…
26 Aug, 2026
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Two Jamaicans selected for Yale cultural heritage fellowship
Two Jamaican cultural heritage leaders have been selected for Yale University’s Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) Directors Forum (YDF), becoming the only Caribbean…