Business
January 16, 2026
Caribbean Cream posts $99m hurricane-related loss
Caribbean Cream recorded a loss in its November 2025 third quarter as Hurricane Melissa forced the Jamaican ice cream maker to shutter operations momentarily. The maker of Kremi brand frozen treats…
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
JSE summary January 15, 2026
In Thursday’s trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: • The JSE Combined Index declined by 5,467.95 points (1.58%) to close at 341,532.28 points and the volume traded…
January 15, 2026
Saks, the 164-year-old luxury department store, files for bankruptcy
The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman Marcus, just over a year…
January 14, 2026
Jamaica’s problem loans surge 50% in October
Borrowers are falling behind in their loan payments, with past-due loans in October 2025 surging over 50 per cent month-on-month, reflecting the onset of the economic fallout from Hurricane Melissa.…
January 14, 2026
Cafe Blue expands to New Kingston with coffee and culture
Cafe Blue plans to open its ninth outlet next month which features a DJ booth alongside indoor-outdoor dining. The move signals a shift in Jamaica’s cafe culture, from curated art and raw wood tables…
January 14, 2026
West Indies Petroleum Terminals surpasses NCB Financial’s market cap
West Indies Petroleum Terminals (WIPT), a storage facility operator that listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) just three weeks ago, has surged to a market capitalisation that now exceeds NCB…
January 14, 2026
Risk and insurance
In 2025, global natural catastrophe losses covered by insurance and reinsurance capital exceeded US$100 billion for the sixth consecutive year, with the latest projected losses estimated at US$107…