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July 3, 2026
by Corey Robinson
NPTAJ urges cap on school fees as principals defend graduation costs
The president of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) is accusing some schools of exploiting parents with exorbitant graduation, registration, and summer school fees and is…
July 3, 2026
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centres, raising the temperature on AI debates
Eileen Castle’s swimming pool, one of the only ones for blocks around, was once a refuge for neighbourhood children on hot summer days.
But even as temperatures soared this week, Castle, 82, said she…
July 3, 2026
Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic’s latest versions of its Claude chatbot, ending a weeks-long ban tied to cybersecurity concerns.
July 3, 2026
Thirty-nine outstanding Jamaicans receive 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards
Another 39 outstanding Jamaicans have been honoured with the prestigious Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen.
July 3, 2026
Trump filing shows he took in about US$1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
US President Donald Trump took in nearly US$1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released on Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with…
July 3, 2026
Most US stocks climb towards the finish of a strong week, but drops for tech keep indexes mixed
Most US stocks were rising on Thursday after the latest update on the job market suggested the Federal Reserve may feel less pressure to hike interest rates. But more swings for chip stocks and other…
July 3, 2026
A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI
With their numbers already in decline, secretaries and administrative assistants face another growing threat: artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Claude that can accomplish aspects of…
July 3, 2026
JSE Summary
In Thursday’s trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: -
The JSE Combined Index declined by 467.09 points ( 0.13 %) to close at 359,668.96 points and the volume…
July 3, 2026
Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
The average long-term US mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to…