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21 Jun, 2026 0

Blue Mahoe Capital Caribbean launches US$5-million crowdfunding push to build affordable homes in Jamaica 

Blue Mahoe Capital Caribbean Inc, a Florida-based real estate developer, launched a crowdfunding campaign this month to raise US$5 million for affordable housing projects in Jamaica, marking a step in…
Business
21 Jun, 2026 0

Cuba economic emergency reforms emerging

Cuba's Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures aimed at opening up the struggling island's economy following heightened…
21 Jun, 2026 0

Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centres

US Federal regulators on Thursday agreed to let large energy users connect more quickly to the nation's inefficient electric transmission system to accommodate surging demand from power-hungry…
Business
21 Jun, 2026 0

Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search

Jaelyn Chester will wait your tables or stock your shelves. She'll wash your dishes or scrub your toilets. If only someone would give the 17-year-old a chance.
Business
21 Jun, 2026 0

US bank card programme to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing  

The black-owned Redemption Bank, in the United States introduced a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government-subsidised housing escape poverty.
21 Jun, 2026 0

Kintyre enters EV market through share issuance, diluting existing shareholders

Kintyre Holdings (Ja) Ltd has acquired a majority stake in an electric vehicle (EV) dealership in a deal expected to reach $100 million, financed through the issuance of new shares, marking the…
20 Jun, 2026 0

A First-Hand Analysis of the Beijing X55

I tested the X55 Premium almost two years ago, and returning to this compact SUV reveals a vehicle making a strong case for building a consistent performance. BAIC, the parent company, has focused…
20 Jun, 2026 0

World Cup goes to the track

CAYMANAS Park has been abuzz with football activity even before the World Cup kicked off on June 11, hosting tailgate match days for Jamaica’s failed bid to reach the big FIFA dance being played out…