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June 23, 2026
80,000 tourism workers back on the job after Melissa - Bartlett
Jamaica's tourism sector is expected to recover more than 80 per cent of its hotel room capacity by this summer, as the industry continues its rebound from the devastation caused by Hurricane…
June 24, 2026
Supreme Court grants Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday granted tech giant Cisco's bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company's technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual…
June 23, 2026
Medical interns reportedly restive as JMDA demands end to ‘exploitative’ working conditions
The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) is raising concerns over what it describes as poor working conditions facing medical interns across the island, warning that severe staff shortages are…
June 24, 2026
UN wants AI firms to release carbon reports
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Tuesday called on artificial intelligence (AI) companies to release information about the carbon pollution they create, along with the water and…
June 24, 2026
Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro’s government
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power.
June 24, 2026
Cedric Stephens | Melissa exposed gaps: Better governance, claims metrics, and deadlines.
When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica last year, the devastation was swift and merciless. Roofs were ripped away, livelihoods disrupted, and communities left scrambling to restore some semblance…
June 23, 2026
England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.
June 24, 2026
Motor vehicle dealers and real estate developers emerge as top money laundering risk
Jamaica's real estate developers and motor vehicle dealers have emerged as top money laundering risks, according to the Third National Risk Assessment (NRA) published by the Bank of Jamaica this…
June 25, 2026
Digicel revenue dips to US$1.8 billion, but improvements result in rating upgrade
The revenue of Digicel Holdings slipped, but other metrics improved, contributing to a rating upgrade from Moody's by one notch to B1 from B2.
"The rating action incorporates Digicel's…