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June 24, 2026
UN wants AI firms to release carbon reports
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Tuesday called on artificial intelligence (AI) companies to release information about the carbon pollution they create, along with the water and…
June 24, 2026
Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro’s government
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power.
June 24, 2026
Cedric Stephens | Melissa exposed gaps: Better governance, claims metrics, and deadlines.
When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica last year, the devastation was swift and merciless. Roofs were ripped away, livelihoods disrupted, and communities left scrambling to restore some semblance…
June 23, 2026
England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.
June 24, 2026
Motor vehicle dealers and real estate developers emerge as top money laundering risk
Jamaica's real estate developers and motor vehicle dealers have emerged as top money laundering risks, according to the Third National Risk Assessment (NRA) published by the Bank of Jamaica this…
June 25, 2026
Digicel revenue dips to US$1.8 billion, but improvements result in rating upgrade
The revenue of Digicel Holdings slipped, but other metrics improved, contributing to a rating upgrade from Moody's by one notch to B1 from B2.
"The rating action incorporates Digicel's…
June 23, 2026
Veteran broadcaster Fae Ellington commissioned as Honorary Colonel in JDF
Veteran broadcaster and media personality Fae Ellington was on Monday officially commissioned as an Honourary Colonel in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), becoming the second Jamaican to be granted…
June 23, 2026
Bartlett unveils AI training push amid calls for more Jamaican managers
Tourism workers will receive artificial intelligence-assisted training under a new workforce development initiative unveiled by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, as debate continues over the number of…
June 23, 2026
Operations resume at UHWI following protest by nurses
Operations at the University Hospital of the West Indies have returned to normal following protest actions by nurses in the Accident and Emergency department earlier today.