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12 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Jamaica's Jam-Dex CBDC transactions surge to $51.7M as BOJ expands merchant acceptance · Jamaica's Bank of Jamaica reports Jam-Dex CBDC transactions reached $51.7 million in seven months as the central bank expands merchant acceptance.
• Jamaica's Real Estate Board Updates Ethics Code for Modern Market · Jamaica's Real Estate Board initiates a review of its 1998 ethics code to address digital marketing and consumer expectations.
• Jamaican Educator Tiffany Cope Wins Award for Inclusive Special Education · Tiffany Cope, founder of Thinking Educational Services in Jamaica, received the Governor General's Achievement Award for her work in special education.
• Jamaica Chamber Urges New BOJ Governor to Address MSME Financial Challenges · SBAJ President Garnet Reid urges Bank of Jamaica Governor Brian Langrin to prioritize MSME financial stability and lower borrowing costs.
• US Treasury Yields Surge on Fiscal Concerns Despite Cooling Inflation · US 30-year Treasury yields climb above 5.3% driven by fiscal deficits and geopolitical risks despite benign inflation data.
• Flow rebates customer after months of inconsistent Internet service · Flow issued an $8,038.33 rebate to a customer after months of Internet outages and billing errors.
• Jamaican Entrepreneur Launches Locally Made Souvenirs to Compete with Imports · Cadine Pryce founded Cap Creative Studios to produce functional, locally made Jamaican souvenirs and merchandise.
• AI Assistants Enable New Wave of Financial Fraud via Compromised Accounts · Security researchers demonstrate how AI assistants accelerate business email compromise attacks to steal funds.
• SOS Distributor Triples Q2 Profit on Higher Sales and Tighter Costs · Stationery & Office Supplies Limited (SOS) net profit tripled to $62.8 million in Q2 2026 driven by revenue growth and cost control.
• Jamaica Bottled Water Sales Surge Amid Drought and Heat · Jamaican beverage producers report double-digit bottled water sales growth due to drought and El Niño heat.
• Woodcats International Invests $30M to Boost Efficiency Amid Weak Demand · Woodcats International invests $30 million in automation to offset declining pallet demand and diversify revenue.
• Derrimon Revenue Plummets 33% as Financial Delays Restrict Capital · Derrimon Trading reports a 33.3% revenue drop in H1 2026 due to delayed financials restricting working capital access.