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May 27, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Damion Lowe’s experience to lead youthful squad
When Jamaica takes to the field against India today in the Unity Cup at The Valley Stadium, veteran defender Damion Lowe will lead the line as captain and guide to a youthful Reggae Boyz…
May 27, 2026
Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the ‘conbini’ empire, has died
TOKYO (AP) — Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died. He was 93.
Suzuki, an honorary adviser at Seven & i…
May 27, 2026
Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports
The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from airports in so-called…
May 27, 2026
by Luke Douglas
BOJ flags two quarters of above-target inflation, signals readiness to raise rates
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) expects inflation to climb above its six per cent target ceiling for at least two consecutive quarters and warned it stands ready to adjust interest rates if price pressures…
May 27, 2026
PayPal’s online checkout empire is under siege as rivals squeeze its core business
PayPal helped invent online checkout. Nearly three decades later, it's struggling to defend its turf.
The iconic online payments company is facing its biggest challenge in nearly three decades…
May 27, 2026
Manufacturing stocks surge 16% in Q1 as JSE rally lifts sector index
The manufacturing and distribution stocks on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) doubled the performance of the overall market or their strongest quarterly performance in recent memory.
The outlook…
May 27, 2026
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
After three terms in the US House and two unsuccessful campaigns for the US Senate, Colin Allred said he's heard plenty about voters' suspicions that politicians are just trying to make a…
May 27, 2026
by Neville Graham
Holborn Road landmark up for auction
Plans are afoot to auction an incomplete New Kingston building at 8 Holborn Road whose construction was halted at one point by the authorities.
The property — described in the auction notice as…
May 27, 2026
JPS profit halves as Hurricane Melissa recovery costs bite
Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) posted a 50 per cent dip in its first-quarter profit as the power utility absorbed the lingering financial toll of Hurricane Melissa.
The Category 5 storm, which…