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January 16, 2026
Peter Espeut | The myth of independence
In 1975 – more than 50 years ago – UWI political scientist Louis Lindsay published an article titled “The Myth of Independence: Middle Class Politics and Non-Mobilization in Jamaica”. It caused a…
January 16, 2026
Kristen Gyles | Waking up from the American dream
How many Jamaicans still can’t wake up from the American dream they have been chasing? Despite every effort of the United States (US) government to make it clear that certain classes of immigrants are…
January 16, 2026
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US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Jamaica Blessing in disguise. This is a wake-up call for us Jamaicans, to put aside our various differences and unite to build a…
January 16, 2026
Letter of the Day | Dreams of a better life need to be rooted in Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: The United States Department of State’s announcement of an indefinite halt to the processing of certain immigrant visas is effectively killing the dream of many Jamaicans to…
January 16, 2026
Restore democracy in Venezuela
THE EDITOR, Madam: Venezuela today stands as a warning to the world of what happens when authoritarianism is allowed to operate without consequence. The decision by the US President Donald Trump to…
January 16, 2026
Innovative Energy to assemble electric golf carts, plans US$5m additional public offering
Innovative Energy Group (IEG) plans to assemble electric golf carts in Jamaica, betting the venture will open doors for its core solar panel business across Caribbean resorts and golf clubs. The…
January 16, 2026
Massy Gas Jamaica to cut delivery times with generative AI
Massy Gas in Jamaica plans to fully roll out its generative AI solution aimed at improving delivery times and other efficiencies, according to its parent company’s annual report. The initiative forms…
January 16, 2026
West Indies Petroleum Terminal posts lower earnings and stock swings
Fuel terminal operator West Indies Petroleum Terminal (WIPT) reported weaker earnings in its first financial release since listing, sending shares down more than 25 per cent.
January 16, 2026
Jamaica Broilers gets $15.1b financing lifeline from NCB Financial
Banking conglomerate NCB Financial Group has arranged J$15.1 billion in senior secured financing for Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG), providing a financial lifeline to one of Jamaica’s largest food…