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August 2, 2026
by Corey Robinson
The transfer race - Parents spend thousands chasing preferred high schools as other institutions struggle with empty classrooms
When St Catherine mother T.K. Gentles* handed over $3,500 to secure a transfer for her son to Cumberland High School, she knew the money did not guarantee success. But for her, it was a risk worth…
August 2, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Schools in race against time - Despite damage delays, principals expect grade seven intakes to hold steady
WESTERN BUREAU: While some administrators of Hurricane Melissa-battered schools don’t anticipate any major shifts in numbers in their customary intake of new students for the upcoming academic year,…
August 2, 2026
by Carolyn Guniss
JSE suspends Portland JSX shares as audited accounts become 91 days overdue
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has suspended trading in the shares of investment company Portland JSX Ltd (PJX) after it failed to submit its audited financial statements for the year ended February…
August 4, 2026
by Carolyn Guniss
Dozens of properties headed to auction amid jump in past-due loans
A commercial plaza, a medical facility, and resort-area properties are among dozens of mortgaged properties scheduled to be auctioned in August. It comes amid a three-quarter rise in past due loans…
August 2, 2026
Grace turns the corner on Melissa
GraceKennedy’s recovery from the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa gathered momentum in the second quarter, helping to lift profits as its food operations rebounded and its financial services…
August 2, 2026
US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen
US stocks rose Friday to finish a wild July for Wall Street as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation staying high. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7 per cent after…
August 2, 2026
Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
American oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the US impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted…
August 2, 2026
Artists transform former hospital in LA to examine human emotions
LOS ANGELES (AP) Just beyond an ambulance and wheelchair ramp wait Dr. Moodswing and Dr. Feelgood, dressed in starched white lab coats and ready to check you in with a neon orange patient wristband.…
August 2, 2026
Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organisations during testing
Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other organisations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its…