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March 13, 2026
Kristen Gyles | Keep Miss Bev’s pension safe
The finance minister opened the budget debate by announcing some interesting reforms to the financial sector. These were largely regulatory reforms intended to widen the universe of investable assets…
March 13, 2026
Kintyre doubles profit, majority shareholders plan US holding company
Kintyre Holdings Jamaica Limited more than doubled its net profit in 2025 while a group of its shareholders, led by Tyrone Wilson, separately disclosed plans to restructure their holdings into a…
March 13, 2026
Jamaica plans region’s largest renewable energy tender
Jamaica plans to launch the largest renewable energy and battery storage tender ever as it seeks 220 megawatts of new clean power paired with 110 megawatts of battery storage. It will glide the island…
March 13, 2026
Taxing online shopping won’t save local businesses
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government’s recent announcement that taxes will be applied to certain online purchases and digital services has sparked widespread discussion. While the measure is intended to…
March 13, 2026
Peter Espeut | The Samaritan woman at the well
Quite by coincidence, the gospel reading in several mainline Christian churches on Sunday, March 8 – International Women’s Day – was centred on a woman. Today I take a break from local politics and…
March 13, 2026
Letter of the Day | Airbnb important to Jamaica’s economy
THE EDITOR, Madam: Over the years Airbnb has emerged as a vital contributor to the local economy. While large hotels dominate the landscape, Airbnb has proven to be a game-changer.
March 13, 2026
From Mr Dithers to Mr Flip-Flop
THE EDITOR, Madam: On the evening of March 9, the Canadian federal parliament held a debate on the Iran War, but Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent. For once, he was not on one of his very…
March 13, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Pastors call for renewed focus on marriage, responsible fatherhood
WESTERN BUREAU: Church leaders across Jamaica are being urged to prioritise spiritual and pastoral support for marriage, parenting and responsible fatherhood, as the country grapples with a family…
March 13, 2026
Pulse profits outpace revenue on property revaluations
Pulse Investments Limited’s December 2025 second quarter reflected profits that leaned heavily on unrealised gains from property revaluations, and relatively thin cash generation. That translated to…