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16 Sep, 2026 0

Remittances to developing countries near US$730 billion – UN

UNITED NATIONS (CMC): Migrants sent an estimated US$728.6 billion to families in low- and middle-income countries last year, almost double the amount recorded a decade earlier, according to the United…
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote (foreground, second right) flanked by executives and stakeholders at the Nigeria Stock Exchange.
16 Sep, 2026 0

Africa’s biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote opened his refinery to public ownership on Monday with plans to raise US$1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent in Africa’s biggest initial public…
Cedric Stephens
16 Sep, 2026 0

When the crash scene becomes a ‘witness’

Kenute Hare’s new book deserves attention because it asks a question Jamaica can no longer afford to treat as technical: When people die or are injured on the roads, are we investigating crashes well…
Microsoft’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.
16 Sep, 2026 0

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students

Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice – often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end up.…
16 Sep, 2026 0

Where is Jamaica’s digital asset policy?

In recent months, I have explored the rise of Bitcoin, Bitcoin technology, stablecoins and the future of banking in a digital age. The natural progression of that discussion leads to a pressing…
Letters
16 Sep, 2026 0

Accelerate Ja’s transition to green energy

THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent spike in global oil prices highlights our urgent need to accelerate Jamaica’s shift toward renewable energy. Our heavy dependence on imported fossils fuels leaves our…
Reggae songbird Alaine says intentional living and making healthier choices are among the best decisions she continues to make for herself.
16 Sep, 2026 0

Alaine makes wellness a way of life

For reggae songbird Alaine Laughton, getting older is less about slowing down and more about making sure she can continue showing up for herself. The musician has become increasingly intentional about…
From left: Josef Forstmayr, managing director of Round Hill Hotel; Sharon Logan, director of sales and marketing at Half Moon and moderator; Eva Damato, senior director of Luxury Lifestyle Marketing, Travel Leaders Network; and John Byles, executive deputy
16 Sep, 2026 0

JAPEX return to Ocho Rios highlights tourism resilience

For the first time in more than a decade, Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) has returned to Ocho Rios, a move stakeholders say carries significance beyond logistics. Following Hurricane Melissa’s…
Letters
16 Sep, 2026 0

Jamaica’s AI governance needs authority limits

THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has urged Caribbean governments to pursue a coordinated approach to artificial intelligence (AI) governance. That regional conversation should include a simple rule: the…