Luke Douglas - Senior Business Reporter
14 Dec, 2025
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Goat rearing vibrant despite Melissa setback
Some Jamaican farmers are showing renewed interest in the rearing of goats despite the setback that many in the sector have faced following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, even while consumer demand…
12 Dec, 2025
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Some financial houses offer loan relief post-Melissa
In the aftermath of the passage of Hurricane Melissa, some banks and credit unions are easing up on loan repayments as a form of relief for the thousands of individuals and small businesses that had…
12 Dec, 2025
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Election spending a boon for some businesses
With the general election reaching its climax on Wednesday, September 3, some businesses are counting windfall earnings from the provision of goods and services to boost both major political parties…
12 Dec, 2025
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Agri sector still counting the costs as recovery begins
Agro-Investment Corporation, an agri-business promotion and facilitation agency, has estimated losses to its network at around $690 million in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, but that number is…
12 Dec, 2025
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Intellibus seeking a home in Jamaica
Having operated out of a Kingston hotel for months, fintech consulting firm Intellibus is on the hunt for office space to establish its presence in Jamaica. Principal and founder of Intellibus Ed…
13 Nov, 2025
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Goods not short but delivery a challenge, distributors say
Large distributors say they are open for business and have adequate supplies of goods at this time but are experiencing some challenges in getting products to the areas of Jamaica hardest hit by…
31 Oct, 2025
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Widespread devastation for agri-sector
Egg farmers may have sustained greater losses during Hurricane Melissa than during Hurricane Beryl in July last year, according to anecdotal reports reaching the Financial Gleaner. However, the status…
19 Sep, 2025
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Coworking sector sprouting in Jamaica
Although most workplaces have long called back employees into office in the post-pandemic era, options for coworking and virtual office space in Jamaica continue to grow, at least in Kingston. From…