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March 6, 2026
JFK’s New Terminal One rolls out biometric processing, part of wider US$19-billion upgrade
The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport has introduced a biometric screening system aimed at speeding up re-entry for US citizens arriving from overseas, part of the Port…
March 6, 2026
Editorial | Partnering with Africa
Last week’s announcement by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) of a two-thirds increase in its financing cap for the Caribbean – to US$5 billion over the next four years – was important.
March 6, 2026
Hurricane Melissa led to $3.5 billion in lost sales for Campari, the owner of Wray & Nephew, Appleton rum brands
Hurricane Melissa cost Campari, the Italian spirits company, €21 million (J$3.5 billion) as the local operation, J.Wray & Nephew Ltd, suffered from a reduction in alcohol consumption, masking what…
March 6, 2026
’The Bride!’ is a Frankenstein riff with a pulse
AP: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! is a big, brash swing at a new The Bride of Frankenstein that struggles to cohere its many parts. But I’ll say this: It’s alive. Just months after Guillermo del Toro…
March 6, 2026
Music streaming creates fewer megastars, more working artistes
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) says Jamaica’s music economy is producing more working artistes but fewer breakout stars, as streaming reshapes earnings and expectations. General Manager Evon…
March 6, 2026
Hurricane Melissa cost Supreme Ventures $4 billion in lost revenue
Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) reported billions of dollars in foregone revenue due to Hurricane Melissa. Disruptions led the gaming giant to post a fourth-quarter loss, but it still made stronger…
March 6, 2026
New cars drive profit at Jetcon
Jetcon Corporation, a listed auto dealer, swung from loss to profit in 2025 as it shifted decisively from pre-owned vehicles to new-car sales. Revenue nearly doubled to $941 million from $520 million…
March 6, 2026
by Bryan Miller
New bus sheds to improve safety, comfort in Hanover
WESTERN BUREAU: Six new bus sheds are being built in Hanover as part of efforts to provide greater comfort for the travelling public. The project, scheduled for completion within three months, is…
March 6, 2026
GraceKennedy revenue rises, profit falls on hurricane costs
GraceKennedy Limited (GK) reported higher revenue but lower profit in 2025, as Hurricane Melissa’s October landfall drove one-off costs and disrupted operations. The food and financial services…