Millions Unspent: Jamaica Auditor General Flags Slow Use of Hurricane Melissa Donations
The Auditor General’s report has raised a serious question about Jamaica’s disaster relief system: why was so much hurricane donation money still sitting unused months after Hurricane Melissa? According to the report, ODPEM received about J$1.44 billion in donations by February 23, 2026, to help Jamaicans affected by the storm. But by that date, only […]
IShowSpeed Brings Global Gen Z Attention to Jamaica Tourism
IShowSpeed’s visit to Jamaica has turned into a major tourism marketing moment for the island. With nearly 54 million YouTube subscribers, the popular American content creator brought global attention to Jamaica by livestreaming parts of his visit across Kingston and other cultural locations. His stops included Payne Land, Port Royal, the National Stadium, the Bob […]
RJRGLEANER Sells Historic North Street Gleaner Building
RJRGLEANER’s decision to sell the historic Gleaner building at 7 North Street is more than a real estate transaction. It is a sign of how much Jamaica’s media industry is changing. The company has entered an agreement to sell the Kingston property to LP Azar Limited as part of a wider restructuring and modernization plan. […]
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down
Spirit Airlines has shut down overnight. Flights are canceled. Travelers are stranded. Thousands of employees are suddenly out of work. This wasn’t random. Rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war pushed expenses higher, while long-standing financial issues left the airline with no room to absorb the shock. When both hit at once, the business […]
Airbnb to Face New Taxes in Jamaica
Jamaica is about to tax Airbnb-style rentals. Starting April 1, 2027, the government will apply General Consumption Tax (GCT) to short-term rentals like Airbnb. At the same time, GCT on tourism activities will increase from 10% to 15%. This is a big shift for a fast-growing industry that has generated billions for local property owners. […]
Amazon Adds New Surcharge as Fuel and Shipping Costs Surge
Amazon is raising fees again — and this time, it’s a clear signal that higher global costs are about to hit everyday spending. The company will add a 3.5% surcharge to sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service, pointing to rising fuel and logistics costs as the reason. Behind that explanation is a bigger […]
Gas Prices Surge Past $4 in the U.S., Hitting a Four-Year High
Gas prices are back above $4 and it’s a warning sign most people are underestimating. This isn’t just about what you pay at the pump. It’s a signal that a new wave of higher costs is already moving through the global economy and it will show up in your everyday spending. The driver is simple: […]
Trump Says Cap Credit Card Rates at 10%
Trump says credit card companies have been “abusing” Americans. With average interest rates hovering around 22% — near record highs — he’s calling for a hard cap of 10%. If that ever became law, it would cut borrowing costs by more than half for millions of people carrying balances. Five years ago, the average credit […]
Woodcats International IPO Opens: Could This Be Jamaica’s Next Junior Market Winner?
A quiet but important IPO is landing on the Jamaican stock market, and it’s not the usual hype story. Woodcats International Limited, a long-standing local manufacturer, is offering shares to the public at J$0.90 each, with applications opening February 2 and closing February 20, 2026. For as little as J$900, everyday Jamaicans can now buy […]
TikTok Secures Its U.S. Future, Locking In Millions of Creator Incomes
The long fight over TikTok’s future in the U.S. is finally over. A new, mostly American-owned joint venture has officially taken control of TikTok’s U.S. operations, just ahead of the deadline set by Donald Trump. The deal was designed to keep the app online while easing U.S. national-security concerns about its Chinese parent, ByteDance. Under […]