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January 25, 2026
Jamaica positioned to benefit from US trade realignment, Wall Street strategist says
Jamaica can capture investment flows from the US as companies restructure their network of suppliers in response to geopolitical tensions, a Wall Street strategist said. John Stoltzfus, chief…
January 25, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Tahje Bennett reflects on a reign of growth, purpose
Giving back has always come naturally to her, shaped by a humble upbringing where sharing with others was second nature. After being elevated to one of Jamaica’s highest platforms with her Miss…
January 25, 2026
The business behind an autistic Barbie doll
Mattel Inc introduced an autistic Barbie earlier this month as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a…
January 25, 2026
Lee Chin affiliated entity makes bondholder payment
AIC (Barbados) Ltd has paid US$94 million to bondholders, according to the Jamaica Central Securities Depository (JCSD) Trustee Services. Payment was made “in full” responded Andrea Kelly, JCSD…
January 25, 2026
Charlene Ashley | When global politics cancels your flight: what the Venezuela disruption really means for business
What made events earlier this month so unsettling was not only the disruption itself, but the underlying message it delivered. Political decisions can now materialise in operational and commercial…
January 25, 2026
Gabriel Agbo | Move a little farther!
“ On the third day of the journey, Abraham saw the place in the distance. ‘Stay here with the donkey’, Abraham told the young men. ‘The boy and I will travel a little farther” Genesis 22:4-5
January 25, 2026
by Herbie Miller
The cello and guitar: An appreciation of the virtuosic life of ‘Cat’ Coore
Monday, January 19, 2026 is a sombre day for the global reggae community and the nation of Jamaica. The island’s emotive strings are stilled. The passing of Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore marks the end of an era…
January 25, 2026
Dwight Fletcher | Have you drawn strength from God?
We’re in the last week of January, and the last week of our discussion on resilience. I pray that this has been a series that has given you time to reflect and prepare for all that 2026 has in store.…
January 25, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Historic Baptist churches played pivotal role in liberation
TORONTO: Two historic Baptist churches that are miles away from each other in different countries and have been around for two centuries were major centres in the liberation struggle of black people…