Business USA Jul 7, 2025

GraceKennedy expands US footprint with modern distribution facility in Atlanta

Reading Time: 3 minutesGraceKennedy (GK) is strengthening its global food operations with growing momentum across the Mid-South US. Over the past year, much of this growth has been driven by its new state-of-the-art…

Business USA Jul 7, 2025

Trump Media launches TV streaming platform with Newsmax channel globally

Reading Time: < 1 minute(Reuters) Trump Media & Technology Group launched its TV streaming platform, Truth+, globally on Monday, featuring the cable channel Newsmax to support the company’s expansion. The move also allows conservative…

Business Jul 7, 2025

Wall Street falls as tariff uncertainty weighs; Tesla drops on Musk’s political ambition

Reading Time: 3 minutes(Reuters) Wall Street’s major indexes slipped on Monday as heightened tariff tensions dampened risk sentiment, while Tesla shares slid after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch a political party….

Business JAM Jul 7, 2025

Curtis Martin retires from JN Financial Group

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Jamaica National (JN) Financial Group is advising of the retirement of long-time managing director Curtis Martin, who departure is effective as of July 1. Earl Jarrett, CEO of parent…

Business JAM Jul 6, 2025

Out of the red: Kintyre Holdings ‘sailing steady’

Reading Time: 3 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor Creative and investment company Kintyre Holdings (formerly iCreate Limited) has come out of the red and is on a path of steady growth and development. With the creation…

Business JAM Jul 5, 2025

Welcoming but cautious: Business leaders happy with rebound from recession

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) have responded positively to news of Jamaica’s economic recovery after two quarters of decline. The JMEA…

Business JAM Jul 5, 2025

NCBFG empowers Jamaican SMEs for digital future

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe NCB Financial Group on Thursday, July 3, hosted small and medium-sized (SMEs) leaders at a conference that provided insights and thought leadership on the digital tools they will need…

Business JAM Jul 5, 2025

Yaad Way Development inks island-wide partnership deal with Miracle Corporation

Reading Time: 2 minutesAlmost a year after launching its Yaadie Bee air freshener on the market, Yaad Way Development and Trading Company is marking another milestone with the signing of an island-wide distribution…

Business JAM Jul 4, 2025

Carreras announces big management change

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDurrant Pate/ Contributor Current Managing Director of cigarette company Carreras Limited, Franklin Murillo, is stepping down, as part of a changing of the guard at the Jamaican-based company. Murillo, a…

Business JAM Jul 4, 2025

New JHTA President Christopher Jarrett wants more vocal, visible organisation

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) ushered in a new chapter of leadership at its 63rd annual general meeting (AGM) with the election of a new executive team led…

Business JAM Jul 4, 2025

Access Financial founder Marcus James returns from leave of absence

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDurrant Pate/Contributor Founder of micro-financer Access Financial Services Limited (AFS) Marcus James has returned from his self-imposed one-year leave of absence. Effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025, James, who is also majority…

Business JAM Jul 4, 2025

Wigton Energy installs solar PV system for Carreras Limited under lease financing model

Reading Time: 2 minutesWigton Energy Limited, a leading independent power producer and provider of renewable energy solutions, has successfully installed and commissioned a cutting-edge solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the newly constructed Ferry…