Business
May 15, 2026
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran’s ability to withstand war and US blockade
Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world's energy supplies and inflicting global economic pain, but the struggles of the Islamic Republic's own economy are testing…
May 15, 2026
Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it's rolling out an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns…
May 15, 2026
Gaza's digital workers are still coding despite bombs, blackouts and bank restrictions
As Israeli drones buzz overhead and ambulance sirens wail in the distance, Tarik Zaeem stays hunched over his laptop, working through lines of code for a Saudi valet parking app, debugging its barcode…
May 13, 2026
Bank of Jamaica advances plans for new facility beside French Embassy on Hillcrest
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has launched a tender for architectural and engineering consultants to design and oversee the construction of a new business continuity centre (BCC) on a 3.2-acre property…
May 13, 2026
Jamaica seeks new storm bond as hurricane season looms
Jamaica plans to restore its catastrophe bond coverage ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, according to experts.
They expect the country to raise around US$150 million in new parametric…
May 13, 2026
Gas prices going down $0.25 on Thursday
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 $189.88 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go down by…
May 12, 2026
Home sales flat in April as lacklustre spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied US homes were essentially flat in April, another lacklustre showing for the housing market during what is traditionally its busiest time of the year.
May 12, 2026
RJRGLEANER Communications Group enters agreement for sale of Gleaner building
The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has announced it has entered an agreement with LP Azar Limited for sale of the Gleaner building at 7 North Street, Kingston.