An economist has suggested that the Government should make identifying cost-saving measures a routine exercise, regardless of how much revenue it collects. The suggestion follows a new set of directives from the Government instructing public-sector entities to put on hold the acquisition of assets and entering into new lease arrangements. Public-sector entities have also been instructed to pause hotel retreats, as they were put on notice that a directive on annual end-of-year activities “will be issued”.

27 Oct, 2026 Livern Barrett/Senior Staff Reporter 0

JERUSALEM (AP): When Hamas-led militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, it looked like Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s days in office were numbered. With the country overwhelmed by grief and anger after the deadliest security breakdown in its history, his resignation seemed like a matter of time.

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Jamaica’s Under-15 Reggae Boyz missed out on qualifying for the top tier of the tournament phase of the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, yesterday after suffering a 5-1 defeat to a well-oiled Czech Republic outfit in their final Group AB qualification-stage match. The young Boyz went ahead through a second-minute header but surrendered the lead and trailed 2-1 at half-time. They then conceded three more goals in the second half to slump to their first defeat in five matches at the tournament.

27 Oct, 2026 Livingston Scott/Gleaner Writer 0

At the age of 17, his cousin introduced him to the lyrics of the man known as Peter Tosh, and music as he knew it would never be the same again. For Canadian Daniel Douek, this early introduction created a musical paradigm shift that consciously realigned the way he viewed people’s desire for both mental and physical freedom.

27 Oct, 2026 Nicola Cunningham/Senior Gleaner Reporter 0

Óra by Fontana, the beauty division of the pharmacy chain, continues to expand its line-up across price tiers to capture a greater share of Jamaica’s $1.4 billion makeup import market. CEO Anne Chang said demand is holding up in hard times. “Beauty is not discretionary,” she told the Financial Gleaner. “Women see it as necessary.” Óra’s range spans mass to premium. In August, it began selling Ruby Kisses, a mid-market line. “It’s already doing very, very well,” Chang said without disclosing numbers.

25 Oct, 2026 Carolyn Guniss - Senior Business Writer 0