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August 14, 2026
TransJamaican Highway revenue jumps by one-quarter as new toll corridor delivers first full quarter
TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) reported revenue of US$28.5 million for the second quarter ended June 2026, a 26 per cent increase year-over-year, as the company benefited from the first…
August 14, 2026
Kristen Gyles | Reading more than just the headline
Increasingly, I have been noticing a trend: people do not read anymore.
August 14, 2026
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Scores displaced as several homes demolished in Coopers Pen, Trelawny You cannot convince me that there wasn’t a more humane way to do this! These people faced a catastrophic Cat 5 hurricane less…
August 14, 2026
Peter Espeut | Can leopards change their spots?
Knowledge of history provides insights into the present and peeks into the future. I hope this little excursus is of interest. In 1823, James Monroe, the fifth US president (1817-1825), declared US…
August 14, 2026
Jamaica Stock Exchange profit nearly triples on higher trading activity
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) posted a triple-digit rise in second-quarter profit as increased market activity boosted transaction-related revenue and management cut operating costs, helping offset…
August 14, 2026
Adopt protective, proactive approach to use DNA testing
THE EDITOR, Madam: Despite the challenges, the potential of DNA testing to solve crimes, exonerate the innocent, convict the guilty and bring closure to families is immense. Jamaica can learn from…
August 14, 2026
Letter of the Day | CCJ’s internal disputes and Jamaica’s choice
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is facing increased scrutiny following the publication of leaked emails in the Trinidad Express, which reportedly reveal serious disagreements…
August 14, 2026
by Luke Douglas
First phase of Sun Coast Beach Club scheduled for completion in 15 months
The first phase of the Sun Coast Beach Club in St Thomas is on track for completion in December 2027, following delays in design, financing, and logistics. “The original architectural design was very…
August 14, 2026
Sagicor profit falls 40 per cent in second quarter as Hurricane Melissa claims weigh on insurance book
Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd reported net profit of $2.85 billion for the second quarter ended June 2026, down 40 per cent a year earlier, as Hurricane Melissa-related claims and the absence of one-off…