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Daniel Chong, CEO of Honey Bun 1982 Limited.
December 26, 2025

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…
The entrance to the Labor Department is seen near the Capitol in Washington, USA. AP
December 26, 2025

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…
Michael Dyke, head coach of girls’ team at Edwin Allen High.
December 26, 2025 by Raymond Graham

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…
Ramese Wright of the EDUSKATEME Team in action at the Germaican Skate Tour at Kingston Creative parking lot on Water Lane last weekend.
December 26, 2025

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…
AP Walmart is displayed on the facade of the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
December 26, 2025

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…
Frank James, Group CEO, GraceKennedy Limited.
December 26, 2025

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…
Containers with Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, a Taiwanese container shipping company, are stacked up at the Port of Los Angeles, with the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge seen in the background, on Wednesday, April 9 in Los Angeles. AP
December 26, 2025

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…
Dr George Scarlett gives Euro energy in a fur-style trapper hat with ear flaps.
December 26, 2025

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…
Pulse supermodel Alicia Burke in a past campaign.
December 26, 2025

Models shine but revenues ebb at Pulse

Pulse Investments Limited has reported a decline in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, despite its models getting placements in high-profile events. It underscores challenges for the…