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December 9, 2025
Alibaba’s cloud business revenue soars, driven by AI boom
China’s Alibaba Group posted a 34 per cent jump in revenue from its cloud business in its most recent quarter, buoyed by the boom in artificial intelligence. But overall revenue at the Chinese tech…
December 9, 2025
Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs, sluggish job gains
Consumers in the United States were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation. The Conference Board said its…
December 9, 2025
Court halts interdiction of Dr Aujae Dixon pending outcome of constitutional challenge
The Constitutional Court has put the interdiction of medical doctor Aujae Dixon on hold pending the outcome of a legal challenge he has mounted. Dixon was removed from his job at the May Pen Hospital…
December 9, 2025
After disappointing COP30, experts weigh next steps to curb climate change
After an agreement from UN climate talks in the Amazon that fell short of many nations’ expectations, experts found some bright spots alongside weighty reasons for worry in the fight against global…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Wednesday
Sunday’s I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert pulsed with purpose as entertainers united to support recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Artistes brought high energy and heartfelt…
December 9, 2025
Nyla Wright shines as an all-round achiever and confident youth leader
When 12-year-old Nyla Wright learnt she had been awarded a coveted scholarship, her first emotion was simple and sincere joy. For her mother, Trishana Wright, the moment was just as powerful. “It was…
December 9, 2025
US imposes visa restrictions on Haitian official accused of supporting criminal gangs
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States says it is imposing visa restrictions on an unnamed Haitian government official for supporting gangs and other criminal organisations, as well as obstructing the…
December 9, 2025
Export operations resume at Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch in Montego Bay following damage from Melissa
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is reporting that its Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch at its Montego Bay Export Facility is now fully operational and ready to facilitate…
December 9, 2025
Fatal police shooting in Rockfort
A man was fatally shot by the police during an alleged confrontation in Rockfort in Kingston on Monday. The police say a .38 revolver and ten .38 rounds of ammunition was seized. They say the…