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Denise Marshall-Miller, vice-president at VM Wealth Management Ltd.
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JSE Index posts over 20% gain, strongest since pandemic

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) delivered its strongest nine-month performance in years, with the benchmark Main Market Index rising over 20 per cent year to date. It was propelled by sharp gains in financial and infrastructure stocks, and renewed investor activity. “It’s a rebound after several years of fallout,” said Gary Peart, CEO of Mayberry Group, in response to Financial Gleaner queries.

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Innovative Energy Group Ltd’s solar installation as depicted on the company’s website.
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Jamaica to launch 300MW renewable-energy auction before year end

Jamaica’s Generation Procurement Entity (GPE) said it now expects to issue its request for proposals (RFP) for the 300 megawatt (MW) renewable-energy and battery-storage auction before year-end. “The…
Caption: From left, Jorge Martinez, country manager of Cemex Jamaica and managing director of Carib Cement; Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz; and Airports Authority of Jamaica Chairman Dr Douglas Lindo listen as PAC Kingston A
07 Oct, 2026 0

Carib Cement cuts water use 16% as sustainability agenda broadens

Caribbean Cement Company Ltd has reduced water withdrawals by 16 per cent, marking a new phase in the manufacturer’s sustainability strategy as it seeks to lower its environmental footprint beyond…
Brian Larkin, CEO of United Oil & Gas Plc.
07 Oct, 2026 0

United Oil & Gas loss widens to US$800,000 but explorer pitches Jamaica as alternative to Middle East risk

United Oil & Gas Plc, the London-listed explorer seeking a partner for its offshore Jamaican acreage, reported that first-half losses more than doubled as it advanced exploration work on its…
PB Scott (centre), chairman of AS Bryden, in conversation with stakeholders.
07 Oct, 2026 0

New distributor for Stihl tools

FT Farfan, a subsidiary of regional distribution group AS Bryden, assumed exclusive distribution of Stihl equipment in Jamaica on October 1, betting that its dealer-focused business model and more…
Dr Charlene Ashley
07 Oct, 2026 0

Charlene Ashley | When your competitive advantage walks out

The Apple-OpenAI dispute exposes the hidden value, and vulnerability, inside every organisation For years, we have been taught that the true value of a company lies in its brand and in its balance…
The Starbucks logo is displayed on a coffee shop in November 2025 in Boston, USA.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabelling eight ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks

Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labelled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The US federal…
A journalist records a video near a CNN sign on an athletic field outside the Clements Recreation Centre, where CNN/New York Times hosted the Democratic presidential primary debate at Otterbein University, Monday October 14, 2019 in Ohio, USA.
07 Oct, 2026 0

From HBO Max to ‘Harry Potter,’ here’s what’s now under the Skydance umbrella

Skydance-owned Paramount on Tuesday closed its US$81-billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, ushering in a new Hollywood giant. Skydance Corp emerges from one of the biggest mergers ever, US$111…
Michael Mcloughlin, of El Confidencial, gets a demonstration of Gemini on Android XR glasses at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, California, USA, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Privacy concerns put smart glasses under scrutiny as Norway seeks temporary ban

A trip to the park. A day at the beach. A workout session at the gym. All are public spaces where smart glasses can snap photos, record conversations or stream video online, without people in the line…
(Left) Arvinder Singh, Second Secretary, representing the Indian High Commission; Dr Don Anderson, Executive Chairman, Market Research Services Limited (MRSL); Kishka-Kaye Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, MRSL; Dr Kiran Kumar Koka, Group CEO, ASOFT Group
04 Oct, 2026 0

Market Research media survey expands with AI

The company behind Jamaica’s long-running All Media Survey is rebuilding the study around artificial intelligence (AI) and a longer measurement window, betting that advertisers need a sharper picture…