Business
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
Digicel earnings expected to inch up to US$730 million in fiscal 2027
Rating agency Fitch expects Digicel’s earnings to hit at least US$730 million for its financial year ending March 2027, roughly 3.0 per cent higher than a year earlier. “This is driven by low…
August 14, 2026
Sagicor profit falls 40 per cent in second quarter as Hurricane Melissa claims weigh on insurance book
Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd reported net profit of $2.85 billion for the second quarter ended June 2026, down 40 per cent a year earlier, as Hurricane Melissa-related claims and the absence of one-off…
August 14, 2026
TUI costs climb due to Iran war, Jamaica hurricane charges hold
Europe’s largest tour operator, TUI Group, which shuttles guests to seven Riu-branded all-inclusive resorts across Jamaica’s north coast, said its one-off costs from the Iran war have climbed to €60…
August 14, 2026
by Luke Douglas
First phase of Sun Coast Beach Club scheduled for completion in 15 months
The first phase of the Sun Coast Beach Club in St Thomas is on track for completion in December 2027, following delays in design, financing, and logistics. “The original architectural design was very…
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
Jamaica Stock Exchange profit nearly triples on higher trading activity
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) posted a triple-digit rise in second-quarter profit as increased market activity boosted transaction-related revenue and management cut operating costs, helping offset…
August 14, 2026
TransJamaican Highway revenue jumps by one-quarter as new toll corridor delivers first full quarter
TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) reported revenue of US$28.5 million for the second quarter ended June 2026, a 26 per cent increase year-over-year, as the company benefited from the first…
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…