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10 May, 2026 0

IT’S THE PLAYOFFS
It's crunch time in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL), with the first legs of the playoffs quarterfinals taking place this evening at the National Stadium, starting at 5 p.m. In the first game,…
10 May, 2026 0

Efficiency meets agility: reviewing the BMW 220i
BMW has long maintained a reputation as a brand obsessed with driver engagement. Historically, the Bavarian manufacturer focused on rear-wheel-drive dynamics, but the modern era has seen a strategic…
Business
10 May, 2026 0

Francis Wade | The Productivity Numbers Haunting Every Government Leader
As a leader in the Jamaican government, you may be confronted by the economic situation we find ourselves in. While some colleagues are busy extracting personal gains when they can, you actually want…
10 May, 2026 0

Massy sells Jamaica distribution arm at over J$2b loss 
Massy Holdings Limited has booked a TT$105.3 million loss — equivalent to more than J$2.3 billion — on the sale of its Jamaican distribution subsidiary to a Trinidad and Barbados-backed consumer goods…
10 May, 2026 0

NCB Update
The conglomerate NCB Financial Group Ltd (NCBJ) reported net profit of $5.2 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, down sharply from $17 billion in the same period a year earlier — a decline driven…
Business
10 May, 2026 0

Higher air fares as Spirit's low-price floor vanishes
The cheapest one-way seat from Fort Lauderdale to Kingston cost US$107 when Spirit Airlines was flying. Today, it starts at about US$157 — nearly 50 per cent more — based on current fares on online…
Business
10 May, 2026 0

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
America's employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war. Hiring beat the 65,000 jobs forecasters had expected, though it decelerated…
10 May, 2026 0

Capleton to perform in Canada for first time in 16 years
Reggae and dancehall fans across Canada are anticipating Capleton’s return to the Canadian stage for the first time in 16 years, following the approval of his Canadian work permit. Free People…
10 May, 2026 0

Ras-I pours out his ‘Heart of Love’
With today being Mother's Day, singer Ras-I will do what he always does on this special day: he will ensure that his mother, Lorna Wainwright, is pampered. But truth be told, making her feel…