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Economist Dr Damien King.
August 12, 2026 by Luke Douglas

NLA to revalue some 900,000 land parcels; property taxes expected to rise

The National Land Agency (NLA) plans to revalue roughly 900,000 land parcels islandwide, an exercise that will update government records to reflect the current economic value of property across…
The SpaceX logo is displayed on a building in May 2020 at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
August 12, 2026

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027

Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace said on Tuesday it has signed a contract with SpaceX to send its first satellites into orbit aboard a SpaceX ride-share mission in 2027, as the Southeast Asian…
Rachel Griffin Accurso, also known as Ms Rachel, and her husband Aron Accurso.
August 13, 2026

‘I’m So Happy’

NEW YORK (AP): Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track I’m So…
August 12, 2026

Knutsford Express bets on Mandeville and St Thomas for growth

Knutsford Express Services Limited is pushing ahead with the expansion into St Thomas and a commercial development in Mandeville, even as the luxury coach operator recovers from a 46.7 per cent drop…
Gavia Christie is all about love and soca.
August 13, 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

Daring patrons to come “fête ready”, I Love Soca Cooler Festival brought the soca vibes to Plantation Cove on Friday night, continuing the festivities of Best Weekend Ever. Patrons obliged, stepping…
August 12, 2026

More women are travelling solo: safety and scams are among their top concerns at new destinations

Women’s travel today is shaped by three key trends; the continued growth of female travellers, increasing concerns about safety during ground transportation, and a greater emphasis on making informed…
Flow Jamaica office in Kingston
August 12, 2026

Flow Jamaica revenue dips to US$101 million as hurricane recovery continues

Telecom provider Flow Jamaica generated US$101 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, down from US$104 million a year earlier, as the Liberty Latin America subsidiary continues to…
Justice Winston Anderson, president of the Caribbean Court of Justice.
August 12, 2026

Editorial | The CCJ mustn’t flounder

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is facing an immediate reputational crisis and a potential erosion of confidence in the court. The situation demands urgent action by the Regional Judicial and…
Albert Bailey CEO of Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Ltd.
August 12, 2026

Can shortage stalls millions of ackee processing; more than 100 workers sent home

An industry-wide shortage of can lids has disrupted Jamaica’s ackee-processing sector during the peak harvest season, forcing lay-offs, slowing factory operations, and leaving millions of ackees…