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16 Oct, 2026
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Something Extra | Friday
Every note carried a purpose at Anna’s Kicking Ass Karaoke Fundraiser last Sunday, as supporters rallied behind Anna-Maria Toby in her fight against Stage IV breast cancer. More than an afternoon of…
16 Oct, 2026
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Africa, C’bean can become AI contributors - UTech president
Africa and the Caribbean can move beyond being consumers of technology and become contributors to the innovations shaping the future, according to Dr Kevin Brown, president of the University of…
16 Oct, 2026
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Rebuilding Jamaica shouldn’t begin with expensive office space
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa must prioritise affected families, damaged homes, hospitals, and livelihoods. Against that urgent need, the reported decision by the…
16 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica Real Estate Hub assists St Ann students
Dozens of students attending schools across Jamaica have benefited from an initiative called ‘It’s Never Too Late to Be Kind’, led by Jamaica Real Estate Hub, the St Ann Chamber of Commerce and Called…
16 Oct, 2026
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Former stock exchange chief launches consultancy and stock market game for kids
Marlene Street Forrest, who retired as managing director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), launched a business consultancy whose first public project involves a stock market game for…
16 Oct, 2026
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Mayberry bets that stock rebound will erase losses; takes aim at asset tax
Mayberry Group Ltd expects the recovery in the local stock market to continue wiping out earlier losses during the year. The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) gained over 20 per cent this year so far, its…
16 Oct, 2026
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Indies Pharma adds $1-billion loan from NCB at higher cost, but profit rises
Indies Pharma Jamaica Ltd earned higher profit for its latest quarter but replaced an earlier bond with a $1-billion issue at a higher interest rate. It comes as the drug distributor rebounds from the…
16 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica regulator requests plan to relocate coral for Fiesta’s overwater suites
Jamaica’s environmental regulator has deferred beach licences that Spanish hotel group Fiesta needs to build overwater suites at its Grand Palladium resort in Point, Hanover. At its 15 September…
16 Oct, 2026
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Wigton Energy slashes over $800 million in debt ahead of solar push
Wigton Energy Ltd has cut over $800 million worth of debt in the year, clearing the way for the wind-power producer to chase solar projects even as half-year profit slipped. Its borrowing now equates…