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January 2, 2026
by Floyd Wright
Historic merger set to transform Jamaica’s racing and gaming industries
After more than a decade of talk and planning, Jamaica’s racing and gaming industries are finally on the brink of a historic transformation. Ryan Reid, chairman of the merger committee, confirmed on…
January 2, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Court dismisses negligence claim over traumatic birth at Falmouth Hospital
A High Court judge has dismissed a medical negligence lawsuit brought on behalf of a now-teenage girl who was left with a permanently damaged right arm and other complications following a traumatic…
January 2, 2026
PayPal applies for banking licence
US-based PayPal Holdings, Inc has formally applied to set up PayPal Bank, submitting applications to both the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation…
January 2, 2026
Two sides of China’s economy
By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies. But that is not how it feels for many…
January 2, 2026
Hyatt’s US$2-billion Playa sale leaves Jamaica resorts shuttered until late 2026
The Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation this week closed its US$2-billion sale of the Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate portfolio to Tortuga Resorts, but confirmed that in Jamaica, seven Hyatt…
January 2, 2026
Rutherford powers Capitals to maiden SA20 victory
NEWLANDS, South Africa (CMC): Sherfane Rutherford delivered a breathtaking all-round masterclass to ignite the Pretoria Capitals’ season, powering them to a crushing 85-run victory over a…
January 2, 2026
Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season
MANCHESTER, England (AP): Chelsea were back on the coaching carousel under their American ownership yesterday after Enzo Maresca left his position as manager following a reported deterioration in his…
January 2, 2026
US stocks slip during final trading day of 2025
US stocks are slipping in afternoon trading Wednesday as Wall Street closes out a banner year for markets driven by both optimism and uncertainty. The S&P 500 was down 0.2 per cent. The Dow Jones…
January 2, 2026
Jamaica’s remittances falter steeply as Hurricane Melissa disrupts flows
Jamaica’s remittance inflows, a lifeline for households across the island, fell sharply in October, registering an 8.3 per cent decline compared with the same month last year. It reflects one of the…