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August 14, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Golding wants inquiry into enforcement of land rights
WESTERN BUREAU: Opposition Leader Mark Golding is calling for a national inquiry into how land rights are enforced against vulnerable Jamaicans, arguing that the demolition of homes at Cooper’s Pen,…
August 14, 2026
JPS claims US$33 million from NFE; gas supplier counters with US$7.2-million claim
Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and gas supplier New Fortress Energy (NFE) are locked in arbitration over a fuel-supply dispute worth a combined US$40 million (J$6.3 billion), with…
August 14, 2026
Oran A Hall | How your personal financial independence mirrors Jamaica’s Independence
Just as Jamaica’s Independence represents freedom, self-determination, and responsibility for the nation’s future, personal financial independence empowers you to take control of your money, make…
August 14, 2026
Jetcon doubling down on Chinese cars with Arcfox – an electric car
Jetcon Corporation is accelerating its push into Jamaica’s new-vehicle market, buoyed by a surge in earnings from its dealership operations and growing customer acceptance of Chinese automotive…
August 14, 2026
Capleton to bring the fire at Encore Live
More than three decades of hits, high-energy performances and an unmistakable place in Jamaican music culture will take centre stage when Capleton headlines Encore Live: Culture Rising on Sunday,…
August 14, 2026
Editorial | PM Gaston Browne must apologise
It is unfortunate that Gaston Browne’s attempted walk-back of his assault on the judiciary this week did not include an unambiguous apology for his threat to deport and declare persona non grata a…
August 14, 2026
Jonas Brothers ‘excited’ for NFL opener performance
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP): The Jonas Brothers will perform at half-time of the NFL’s season opener between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in…
August 14, 2026
Palace Amusement swings to quarterly profit, eyes Generation Alpha as key to cinema revival
Palace Amusement Company (1921) Ltd returned to profit in its fiscal fourth quarter and is betting on Generation Alpha — children born between 2013 and 2025 — to anchor the next phase of its cinema…
August 14, 2026
Something Extra | Friday
Best Weekend Ever came to a close with Late Check Out on Monday, following a weekend of fashion, food, music and revelry in St Ann. On Saturday, Daybreak: Western Soirée brought cowboy flair to the…