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August 19, 2026
Rowley presses gov’t on US visa bans
PORT OF SPAIN (CMC): Former Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has called on the Trinidad and Tobago government to disclose how many citizens have had their United States visas revoked after Washington…
August 19, 2026
IMF welcomes Dr Brian Langrin’s appointment as Bank of Jamaica governor
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) director has welcomed the appointment of Dr R. Brian Langrin as the governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). “We look forward to working closely with Governor…
August 19, 2026
JMMB’s Sagicor stake earns more than its own business – and worth more than the entire company
JMMB Group Limited’s investment in Sagicor Financial Company (SFC) earned the group more money in the June first quarter than its own banking and securities operations, even though earnings fluctuate…
August 19, 2026
What to wear to stay cool in the heat
AP: When temperatures soar, dressing for the heat may seem simple. Choose something light, loose and breathable. But textile researchers say staying cool involves more than fabric. Weight,…
August 19, 2026
Jamaica’s net remittances jump 9.3% in June, marking strongest monthly gain this year
Net remittance inflows to Jamaica rose 9.3 per cent in June to US$292.8 million, the sharpest year-over-year monthly increase so far in 2026, according to data published by the Bank of Jamaica. The…
August 19, 2026
Pinnacle hires hospitality veteran to steer US$450m Montego Bay towers to completion
LCH Developments has appointed Joel Tate, a veteran hospitality construction executive, as director of project management for The Pinnacle, the US$450-million four-tower residential development…
August 19, 2026
Letter of the Day | JamaicaEye is expanding, is its oversight keeping up?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is making another substantial investment in its national surveillance network. The government has approved almost $791 million in JamaicaEye contracts, including $439.4…
August 19, 2026
Chuck continues push for mediation before litigation
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck is urging Jamaicans to “mediate before they litigate”, as the Government seeks to reduce the number of disputes going before the courts and ease pressure on the justice…
August 19, 2026
Norris McDonald | Who watches JDF’s ‘Big Yeye’ while it a watch we?
“ You can shackle the feet of men, But you can never chain their minds!” – Marcus Garvey Jamaica is rushing natty headfirst into a high-tech surveillance era, tracking citizens with biometric…