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August 18, 2026
US stocks edge back from their record as oil prices rise
US stocks are edging further from their record heights on Monday, ahead of a week where profit reports from the nation’s biggest retailers could give a hint about how shoppers are dealing with high…
August 18, 2026
An ‘influencer’ degree?
Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’…
August 19, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Artistes deliver at successful staging of Summa Sizzle
On Sunday morning at 5:40, Capleton, dressed in fireman red, unlocked a whole new level of energy inside the Woodleigh Sports Complex in Clarendon at Beenie Man’s birthday bash. His Or Wha had the…
August 18, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
WRHA drivers get defensive-driving boost
WESTERN BUREAU: Drivers employed by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) are now undergoing a 10-day Driver Sensitisation, Certification and Recertification Programme aimed at upgrading their…
August 18, 2026
SAJ strengthens industry leadership through communication training
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) is continuing its investment in workforce development with a practical public speaking workshop designed to help managers, executives and emerging leaders…
August 19, 2026
Something Extra | Tuesday
Abbott Elementary, the ABC sitcom created by Quinta Brunson and starring Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, was among the shows featured at the TV Academy’s 2026 Televerse Festival. The…
August 18, 2026
Growth & Jobs | JN Money hails diaspora’s role in Jamaica’s growth
Against the backdrop of recent celebrations in Jamaica marking Emancipation and 64 years of Independence, general manager of JN Money Horace Hines is lauding members of the Jamaican Diaspora for their…
August 18, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Businesses urged to strengthen IT resilience during hurricane season
As the Caribbean navigates another Atlantic hurricane season, businesses are being urged to give their digital infrastructure the same attention they give physical assets, as part of business…
August 18, 2026
Michael Abrahams | Jamaica deserves a better Opposition
When we speak of “governance”, attention naturally centres on the governing party, which holds the reins of power and makes decisions that affect the populace. Yet, the Opposition has an equally…