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26 Dec, 2025
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US stocks rose in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs, Trump’s Fed fight
It was a scary good year for investors. It was scary because the US stock market plunged to several historic drops on worries about everything, from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to interest…
26 Dec, 2025
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Baked-in costs at Honey Bun’s new facility burns cash
Honey Bun Ltd closed its September 2025 year with higher sales but a markedly thinner bottom line, as the commissioning of its new Angels, St Catherine bakery drew heavily on cash, borrowings, and…
26 Dec, 2025
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Inflation cools in November
At a time when Americans are frustrated and angry over the high cost of living, the government released a report on Thursday showing that inflation had cooled unexpectedly in November. But economists…
26 Dec, 2025
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Melissa fails to slow Edwin Allen’s dominance
HEAD track and field coach at Edwin Allen High School, Michael Dyke, was very pleased with the performances of his girls at the recent Audret E/Kevon Robinson Invitational meet, held at Foga Road High…
26 Dec, 2025
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Germaican Skate Tour ends on successful note in downtown Kingston
The three-day mobile Germaican Skate Tour ended on Sunday on Water Lane in the Kingston Creative car park in downtown Kingston on a successful note, with children from all across the Corporate Area…
26 Dec, 2025
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US consumers’ confidence weakened
Consumers’ confidence in the US economy was shaken in December as Americans grew anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Conference Board said on…
26 Dec, 2025
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GraceKennedy to acquire makers of Tastee cheese
GraceKennedy Ltd (GK), the Jamaica-based food and finance conglomerate, has taken full control of Dairy Industries Jamaica Limited (DIJL), the maker of the iconic Tastee Cheese brand. GK will acquire…
26 Dec, 2025
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US economy grows strong in third-quarter but uncertainty remains
The US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3 per cent annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, driven by consumers who continue to spend in the face of ongoing…
26 Dec, 2025
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Something Extra | Friday
Kingston’s party scene pulsed at both ends of the spectrum as the Heineken-sponsored Big Wall Euro: Time delivered a high-energy clash of Afro house, EDM, Amapiano and reggae, complete with…