Business
September 2, 2026
Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure during which the company’s value skyrocket to US$4.6 trillion, thanks to the iPhone’s…
September 3, 2026
BNS flags rising Caribbean mortgage write-downs as parent posts record quarter
The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) disclosed slightly higher mortgage impairments in the Caribbean during its July third-quarter on a sequential basis, even as the Canadian parent reported record…
September 2, 2026
Chevron expected to announce expansion operations in Venezuela, US official says
Oil giant Chevron is planning to expand its operations in Venezuela, a U.S. official said Tuesday, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil…
September 1, 2026
Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation for viral pranks at Arizona businesses
A social media influencer known for posting viral videos of pranks has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in Arizona, USA, for posing as an employee of businesses in a Phoenix suburb and…
September 1, 2026
Advantage General rebrands as Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica
Advantage General Insurance Company has officially rebranded as Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica Limited, bringing more than six decades of experience in Jamaica’s general insurance market under the…
August 31, 2026
Julian Mair appointed Group CEO of NCB Financial Group, Sheree Martin becomes first woman to lead NCB
Julian Mair has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG), effective November 17. Also, Sheree Martin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of National…
August 30, 2026
by Carolyn Guniss
One-quarter million square feet of BPO-outsourcing space hits market
More than 245,000 square feet of office space sits vacant, reflecting higher-than-usual inventory amid a downturn in the outsourcing sector. The vacant offices span Half-Way Tree Road, Mona Road,…
August 30, 2026
Port Authority seeks design studies for mixed-use Port in St Thomas, marina in Hanover
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) has moved a step closer to developing two new ports at opposite ends of the island. The PAJ opened a competitive tender for engineering design studies covering a…
August 30, 2026
From tragedy to reform – The next frontier in road safety
On July 29, 2025, Jamaica lost Garfield Batts, a 59‑year‑old mechanical engineer, in a manner both sudden and profoundly preventable. His motor vehicle plunged off the roadway into the Rio Cobre River…