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January 30, 2026
Letter of Day | Let’s be clear about what oil exploration really means
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica continues its search for oil, Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has sought to reassure the public that the offshore work to be undertaken this month by United Oil & Gas does…
January 30, 2026
Move the region beyond rhetoric to results
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent address by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at the CAF-International Economic Forum in Panama should prompt serious regional reflection. His call for Latin America and…
January 30, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Tufton defends hip-roof design for Portmore Health Centre expansion
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has defended the decision to install a hip roof on the expanding wing of the Greater Portmore Health Centre, a $660-million project, amid concerns…
January 30, 2026
by Luke Douglas
Nearly half of Hurricane Melissa social posts contained ‘hype’, study finds
Nearly half of surveyed social media posts about Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica contained exaggerated, unverified or misleading information, according to a study that examined 1,200 posts during the…
January 30, 2026
Sygnus Credit Investments doubles down on Puerto Rico
Sygnus Credit Investments (SCI) is strengthening its push into Puerto Rico. At Wednesday’s annual general meeting, Chief Investment Officer Jason Morris called the US territory the company’s main…
January 30, 2026
Terra Nova Hotel joins Best Western brand
Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel has partnered with Best Western Hotels & Resorts, reflecting a trend among independent hoteliers to adopt international brands while retaining local ownership. “Terra…
January 30, 2026
Amber partners into Guyana
Jamaica-based technology conglomerate Amber Group has formed a joint venture with Guyana’s Beharry Group to establish a cybersecurity and IT services firm in one of the world’s fastest-growing…
January 30, 2026
Insurance sector showed robust growth before Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s insurance industry posted strong gains in the year leading up to Hurricane Melissa, with total sector assets reaching $614.6 billion by September 2025, up 9.5 per cent from the prior year.…
January 30, 2026
Women’s Super50: Windwards remain unbeaten, Jamaica thrash Guyana
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC): Windward Islands Women put themselves in prime position to capture this year’s CG United Women’s Super50 Cup title by defeating Leeward Islands Women by three wickets in…