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A woman passes by a stock index at a brokerage in Beijing in May 2025.
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…
Business
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…
 Sherfane Rutherford
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…
Chelsea’s head coach Enzo Maresca sits on a bench ahead of the Champions League opening phase match between Qarabag and Chelsea in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 5, 2025.
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…
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Trader Anthony Confusione works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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…
Business
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…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness addressing residents of Black River and surrounding communities at the New Year’s fireworks show staged by the Urban Development Corporation on Thursday in the St Elizabeth capital.
January 2, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Holness: Black River will rise again

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has said that Black River in St Elizabeth will not only recover from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa but will be rebuilt stronger, more resilient, and more…
Sports
January 2, 2026

Past The Finishing Post

Jan 1, 2026 Race Results Race 1 Purse $1,000,000 MCKAY SECURITY SPRINT TROPHY 5-Y-O & UP CLM($200,0 ONLY) NOT WON SINCE SEPT. 1, 2025 Off At: 12:27:12 pm Distance: 3 1/2 Fur. St. Track Condition:…
Zaida James
January 2, 2026

Windwards tournament: St Lucia eye comeback with a blend of youth, experience

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia (CMC): A St Lucia squad infused with West Indies talent but seeking competitive sharpness will open their 2026 Windward Islands Women’s T20 campaign this weekend, aiming to erase…