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April 15, 2026
Gas prices going down $0.25 on Thursday
After several weeks of increases, motorists will pay a bit less for gas come Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $0.25 to sell for $176.63 per litre and…
April 15, 2026
First Order snags Domino’s in Jamaica
Brothers Sean and Nicholas Scott have combined forces to take over one of the largest and fastest-growing segments of Jamaica’s quick-service food industry, having acquired the assets of Convenient…
April 14, 2026
Humanoid robots show off language and boxing skills in Hong Kong
A humanoid robot about the size of a primary school student had something to share in Hong Kong – it sang songs and spoke to people in Mandarin and English, answering whatever questions they posed and…
April 12, 2026
Short-term rentals in St Ann earn most, but Kingston dominates listings
Properties listed for short-term rental in St Ann are generating the highest average revenue in Jamaica at around $5 million a year, with Kingston hosting the most active listings on the market, data…
April 12, 2026
Paramount posts higher revenue and profit as hurricane impact fades
Paramount Trading (Jamaica) Ltd reported stronger revenue and profit for its third quarter ended February 28 despite disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. “The gross revenue for the current quarter…
April 11, 2026
Tankweld secures further court win as FTC report set aside
Tank-Weld Metals Limited has secured another legal victory against the Fair Trading Commission (FTC), with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear the company's challenge to a disputed report while…
April 10, 2026
The playbook for Jamaica’s next outsourcing chapter
When it comes to outsourcing, US clients are no longer looking simply for headcount. They are looking for delivery ecosystems that support analytics, automation, and AI-enabled service performance.…
April 10, 2026
Oil found in seabed samples off Jamaica’s southern coast, survey shows
United Oil & Gas Plc has confirmed the presence of oil indicators on the seabed floor offshore Jamaica following a recent survey.
April 10, 2026
Melissa-related disruptions cut Montego Bay arrivals; Kingston posts modest gain
Passenger arrivals at Jamaica’s two international airports declined in March, reflecting shocks from Hurricane Melissa at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, according to new disclosures by…