Business
March 8, 2026
Oran A Hall | The faces of interest
Interest is what borrowers pay lenders for using their money. Interest is paid by governments, corporations, and diverse other organisations. It is paid on several types of instruments, at various…
March 8, 2026
MrBeast’s company fired video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
Beast Industries fired a MrBeast video editor this week following accusations of insider trading by prediction market operator Kalshi. Kalshi, an online platform that allows users to “trade on…
March 6, 2026
Hurricane Melissa led to $3.5 billion in lost sales for Campari, the owner of Wray & Nephew, Appleton rum brands
Hurricane Melissa cost Campari, the Italian spirits company, €21 million (J$3.5 billion) as the local operation, J.Wray & Nephew Ltd, suffered from a reduction in alcohol consumption, masking what…
March 6, 2026
Hurricane Melissa cost Supreme Ventures $4 billion in lost revenue
Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) reported billions of dollars in foregone revenue due to Hurricane Melissa. Disruptions led the gaming giant to post a fourth-quarter loss, but it still made stronger…
March 6, 2026
Music streaming creates fewer megastars, more working artistes
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) says Jamaica’s music economy is producing more working artistes but fewer breakout stars, as streaming reshapes earnings and expectations. General Manager Evon…
March 6, 2026
GraceKennedy revenue rises, profit falls on hurricane costs
GraceKennedy Limited (GK) reported higher revenue but lower profit in 2025, as Hurricane Melissa’s October landfall drove one-off costs and disrupted operations. The food and financial services…
March 6, 2026
New cars drive profit at Jetcon
Jetcon Corporation, a listed auto dealer, swung from loss to profit in 2025 as it shifted decisively from pre-owned vehicles to new-car sales. Revenue nearly doubled to $941 million from $520 million…
March 6, 2026
JFK’s New Terminal One rolls out biometric processing, part of wider US$19-billion upgrade
The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport has introduced a biometric screening system aimed at speeding up re-entry for US citizens arriving from overseas, part of the Port…
March 6, 2026
Mayberry Jamaican Equities inks US$31-million loss
Mayberry Jamaican Equities Limited (MJE), which invests in a basket of listed companies, reported a net loss of US$31 million (some J$4.9 billion) for the year ended December 31, 2025, widening…