- Weekly Round-up: Peter Tosh's son in coma... Woman chokes schoolboy... Dominique Blake returns medal 12:01 am
- Students honoured by National Child Month Committee 9:47 am
- Rain delays Windies v India 2nd ODI 9:30 am
- No new recruitment for 'farm work' programme on June 26 – ministry 12:00 am
- Police seize firearm in May Pen 12:00 am
- Jamalco hands over 31 land titles 4:33 pm
Business
JP to axe Oxford Road corporate office in new strategy of consolidation
Jamaica Producers (JP) Group will axe some of its facilities over the next three years in a bid to improve the group's bottom line by $200 million annually. Read More
Confusion over exhorbitant Flow bills
Dear Claudienne,I have a problem regarding a FLOW cell phone account. The bill always comes to around $8,000 a month, which I always pay on time.... Read More
Fighting cane fires, J Wray & Nephew promotes better community relations
As illicit fires impact J Wray & Nephew (JWN) Ltd finances, the company is now pushing for greater responsibility and self-reliance among residents in areas surrounding its New Yarmouth operation in Clarendon.... Read More
Bartlett calls for greater multilateral funding for Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is challenging multilateral financial institutions to do more to build out the capacities of tourism-dependent nations, so that their agriculture, manufacturing and cultural industries can support tourism. ... Read More
US aluminium makers point finger at China, call for tariffs
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Chinese overproduction is sending the US aluminium industry into near collapse, endangering supplies of materials critical to American defence and national security, manufacturers told a public hearing on Thursday. Read More
Headline investing
Headline investing is not a new type of investing style. It is a reference to the typical investor reacting to the various headlines generated on an almost minutely basis. Read More
Are you cut out for a work-from-home job?
Telecommuting has become synonymous with convenience, flexible schedules and, yes, pajamas. You don't have to commute, spend money on transportation or dress up. But despite the appeal and laid-back reputation, there are challenges. Read More
Electric vehicles inefficient way to reduce CO2 emissions – study
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — Subsidising the purchase of electric cars in Canada is an inefficient way to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that is not cost effective, according to a Montreal Economic Institute study released Thursday. Read More
Cardinal cut: Italy's tailor to the stars of the Church
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Raniero Mancinelli cannot afford to drop a stitch. Pope Francis is creating five new cardinals next week and the race is on to have their scarlet robes ready in time. Read More
Who is the real boss of your life and your money?
For many of us, complaining about the boss is a way to deal with stress. However, have you stopped to consider that regardless of where you work, you are actually the boss of yourself and your money? Read More
UK nuclear plant to cost consumers 'billions more': auditors
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — A highly controversial UK g overnment deal for the new Hinkley Point nuclear power plant will cost British energy consumers billions more pounds than forecast, the country's National Audit Office said... Read More
US new home prices hit record in May
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Sales of new homes in the United States picked up in May as prices surged to the highest levels on record, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Read More
Puerto Rico families fight, flee a surge in foreclosures
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Elvis Guzman opened the letter, saw it was in English, and took it to his lawyer for translation. Read More
JMA signs agreement with Quikanou
The Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) has signed a memomrandum of understanding with e-commerce platform Quikanou.com , opening a pathway for local businesses looking to capitalise on the US$22.1-trillion e-commerce industry. Read More
Caribbean broadcasters discuss licensing issues with US providers
CARIBBEAN broadcasters should look to cable TV operatiors in small regional markets in the United States to learn lessons on how they can best fullfil copyright commitments while presenting an attractive product to their consumers, according to Malcolm Spence, the senior coordinator for... Read More
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