Latest News

Rudolph Brown/PhotographerJamaica-born businessman Michael Lee-Chin, director of AIC Barbados which majority owns NCB Financial.
January 2, 2026

Lee-Chin’s AIC to make payment this month

AIC (Barbados) Limited has formally confirmed its obligation to make principal and interest payments in January totalling US$94.09 million to bondholders, following weeks of tension and a public…
Graphical representation of the SOL Harbor high-rise residential complex to be undertaken by Proven Properties in Ocho Rios, St Ann.
January 2, 2026

Proven to book US$61.7 million from real estate developments

Financial services firm Proven Group Limited (PGL) expects to earn US$61.7 million in revenue from the sale of its real estate units in St Ann, which would build on its half-year performance.
A ‘Help Wanted’ sign is displayed at a dry cleaner in Rolling Meadows, USA, in May 2025.
January 2, 2026

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with lay-offs historically low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labour market. US applications for jobless claims for the week ending December 27 fell by…
GIRVANO, ridden by Robert Halledeen, wins the MIRACLE MAN Trophy over a mile at Caymanas Park on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2025.
January 2, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Girvano slams Of A Revolution in Miracle Man Cup

OF A REVOLUTION, winner of the Bruceontheloose Sprint when debuting locally on Mouttet Mile Day, was beaten yesterday by fellow American GIRVANO, victim of a baffling ride from returning champion…
Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey (left) and Manchester City’s Ruben Dias in action during the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City in Sunderland, England, yesterday.
January 2, 2026

EPL: Man City, Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws

SUNDERLAND, England (AP): Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland yesterday, leaving Arsenal with a four-point lead at the halfway stage of the English Premier…
Damoi Kaschief Whitfield (left) of Chapelton Maroons tries to stop the advance of Fabian Reid of Arnett Gardens during a Jamaica Premier League match at Turner’s Oval in Clarendon on September 14, 2025.
January 2, 2026

Back in the win column: Maroons secure vital victory

Chapelton Maroons scored their first win in the Jamaica Premier League since September when they clipped Treasure Beach 1-0 yesterday. The Maroons’ last win before yesterday was a thrilling 3-2…
AP Vodafone store in Central London, UK.
January 2, 2026

Vodafone settles US$256-million merger liabilities

Vodafone Group Plc, one of the world’s largest telecoms companies, has reached a final settlement valued at US$256 million with Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) over liabilities dating back to their 2017…
AP PHOTOS Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States Jerome Powell at a hearing for the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in Washington, DC on Wednesday, July 9, 2024.
January 2, 2026

US Federal Reserve officials divided on rate cuts, minutes show

Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released on Tuesday show, underscoring the…
Vehicles drive past the El Palito refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, on December 21, 2025.
January 2, 2026

US-Venezuela tension affecting T&T economy, Central Bank warns

PORT OF SPAIN (CMC): The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says domestically, the fluid geopolitical tension between the United States and Venezuela is contributing to building economic…