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AP Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, July 6, 2026.
July 31, 2026

US economy grows at sluggish 1.5% in Q2 with inflation remaining high

The US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5 per cent pace from April through toJune as rising imports weighed on growth, yet consumers continued to spend. And the Federal Reserve’s favoured measure of…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and President Donald Trump talk as they wait to congratulate the Spanish players after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
July 31, 2026

Editorial | FIFA’s new stench

After registering their objections to FIFA’s lack of transparency in its deal to sell a stake in future World Cups to private investors, the expectation is that the majority of national football…
AP The eBay app icon is seen on a smartphone in February 2023 in Marple Township, Pennsylvania.
July 31, 2026

eBay agreed to pay nearly US$50m to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

eBay Inc agreed to pay almost US$50 million to a Massachusetts couple in the US, who said former employees of the company targeted them with threats and bizarre anonymous deliveries — including live…
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, addressing the official opening ceremony for the Lucea Fish Sanctuary and its administrative office, on the grounds of the sanctuary on Wednesday.
July 31, 2026 by Bryan Miller

Hope for Hanover fisherfolk as Lucea Fish Sanctuary opens

WESTERN BUREAU: Fisherfolk in the Lucea area of Hanover now have a better chance of promoting environmental sustainability with the official opening of The Lucea Fish Sanctuary, and an office from…
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July 31, 2026

National collection of children’s books launched

The Jamaica Children’s Book Collective (JCBC) has launched a national call for published children’s books that reflect Jamaican culture and experience, as part of a first-of-its-kind initiative to…
Cover of ‘Presumption of Guilt’ authored by attorney-at-law David Wong Ken.
July 31, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Attorney explores justice, power in new book

Attorney, entrepreneur and author David Wong Ken is inviting readers into a world where justice, power and history collide in his latest legal thriller, Presumption of Guilt. Rich in courtroom drama,…
Business owner Shanell Montgomery opts for a yellow one-shoulder mini dress with a ruffled hem from Devine Pieces.
August 1, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

Flowing cocktails, lively music and conversation set the tone as invited guests gathered at Big Buy Plaza in Portmore, St Catherine, on Wednesday for the official launch of De Ferrano. The new rooftop…
PB Scott, chairman & CEO of Musson Group of Companies.
July 31, 2026 by Neville Graham

Seprod enters real estate with housing development in St Thomas

Seprod Ltd, the manufacturing conglomerate, plans to break ground on its first housing development, a joint venture with parent company Musson Group on 3,000 acres of agricultural land at Belvedere in…
AP Microsoft’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington.
July 31, 2026

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with US$90b in revenue

Microsoft posted strong results for its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, beating expectations and showing strong growth in its cloud computing platform and a boost in paid AI users. The Redmond,…