Economy FinanceTelangana Tourism Pitches Investment Opportunities to US Investors and Diaspora
The Telangana Tourism department is actively engaging with investors, business leaders, and members of the Indian diaspora in the United States to attract foreign investment into the State's tourism s…
Economy FinanceMiami firm AIBotics acquires PlayJamaica’s NovaCore Labs for $225,000
AIBotics Inc, a Miami‑based technology company, has completed the purchase of the drone, mapping and artificial‑intelligence business of Jamaica’s PlayJamaica Ltd. The deal, disclosed in U.S.
Economy FinanceSeoul shares open lower amid persistent AI woes
South Korean shares opened lower on Thursday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) falling 65.55 points, or 1.14 percent, to 5,670.11 at the opening bell, after jumping 3.29 pe…
Economy FinanceDominica wins three CREF 2026 awards for geothermal energy milestones
Dominica has claimed three major awards at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) 2026, held in Panama City from October 14 to 16, recognising the country's advances in geothermal energy.The awar…
Economy FinanceHow Caribbean Immigrants Are Shaping Small Business Growth In The United States
Across communities in the United States, Caribbean immigrants continue to drive economic dynamism and job creation through the establishment and expansion of vibrant small businesses.
Economy FinanceFormer PDP Chairman and Gongola Governor Bamanga Tukur Dies at 90
Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the former Governor of the defunct Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has died in Abuja at the age of 90, just days before his 91st…
Economy FinanceIMF welcomes Dr Brian Langrin’s appointment as Bank of Jamaica governor
Dr. R. Brian Langrin has been officially named the new governor of the Bank of Jamaica, effective August 19, 2026.
Economy FinanceJamaican dollar edges stronger as US currency slips to J$158.65
The Jamaican dollar edged stronger on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with the US dollar slipping to J$158.65, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s latest exchange trading summary.
Economy FinanceLiberty Business Partners with Amazon Web Services to Bring Cloud and AI to Jamaica
Jamaica’s leading telecom provider, Liberty Business, has officially launched a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), giving local companies and government agencies direct access to AWS cloud an…
Economy FinanceOne in Three Formal Dominican Companies Now Harness AI in Daily Operations
Santo Domingo – The National Statistics Office (ONE) announced that 35.0% of formal Dominican companies with internet access are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their routine activities,…
Economy FinanceGovt’s ‘Mad Man Approach’ to Borrowing Must End – Norton
Guyana’s government has been accused of adopting a “mad man” approach to borrowing, according to a recent editorial by Norton in the Kaieteur News.
Economy FinanceGeorgetown Chamber Launches Inaugural Youth Entrepreneur Conference for September 12
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) announced the debut of its Youth Entrepreneur Conference, a flagship initiative aimed at immersing young Guyanese in the fundamentals of entrepre…
Economy FinanceBOJ Governor Langrin Flags Upside Inflation Risks, Keeps Rate Steady but Ready to Tighten
At his inaugural quarterly monetary‑policy press conference, newly appointed Bank of Jamaica Governor Dr Brian Langrin reaffirmed that price stability remains the central bank’s overriding mandate.
Economy FinanceWoodcats Invests $30 Million to Enhance Production Efficiency and Explore New Markets
Woodcats International Limited is strategically investing over US$200,000, approximately $30 million, in new equipment to bolster its operational efficiency and automate processes.
Economy FinanceCharity Shops Face Closures Amid Shifting Retail Landscape
The proliferation and subsequent potential mass closure of charity shops across Britain may signal a broader shift in the nation's retail habits and economic climate.