Business
January 2, 2026
US farmers get US$12-billion aid following Trump tariffs
US farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a US$12-billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month. The US Department of Agriculture released the…
January 2, 2026
Pro-Russian hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service
A pro-Russian hacking group claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack that halted package deliveries by France’s national postal service just days before Christmas, prosecutors said in December.…
January 2, 2026
US Federal Reserve officials divided on rate cuts, minutes show
Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released on Tuesday show, underscoring the…
January 2, 2026
Vodafone settles US$256-million merger liabilities
Vodafone Group Plc, one of the world’s largest telecoms companies, has reached a final settlement valued at US$256 million with Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) over liabilities dating back to their 2017…
January 2, 2026
US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with lay-offs historically low
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labour market. US applications for jobless claims for the week ending December 27 fell by…
January 1, 2026
Warren Buffett maxims as he demits CEO post
The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha…
December 31, 2025
by Neville Graham
West Indies Petroleum Energy fuels expansion plans with 11 temporary Thrifty Gas sites
West Indies Petroleum Energy (WIP Energy) will set up fuel station outlets along Jamaica’s north and south coasts under its Thrifty Gas brand. It received planning approvals for 11 sites granted by…
December 31, 2025
Business leaders expect higher costs but stable currency after Hurricane Melissa
Jamaican businesses raised their inflation expectations in November 2025, reflecting concerns about the economic fallout from Hurricane Melissa and signalling higher anticipated costs across key…
December 31, 2025
Cargo Handlers annual profit grows 18 per cent
Cargo Handlers Limited (CHL), which provides dockside services at the Montego Bay Freeport, reported higher revenue and profit for its financial year ended September 2025, reflecting increased…