KINGSTON, Jamaica In a strategic move to bolster Jamaica’s cybersecurity infrastructure for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Guardsman Cyber Intelligence (GCI) , the tech division of the Guardsman Group, has signed a $45 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) . The deal, signed on July 18, 2025 , at Guardsman’s Hope Road headquarters, seeks to provide affordable, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions tailored specifically for Jamaican SMEs. The partnership aims to help these businesses comply with the Jamaica Data Protection Act (JDPA) and other key regulatory frameworks. Strategic Support for a Vulnerable Sector According to SBAJ’s second vice-president,  Denise Williams , the pact arrives at a crucial time as small businesses are increasingly targeted by hackers, including through WhatsApp account hijackings and other digital attacks. “This partnership is very important, having components of trainin...

  The BOOT Group of Companies has commenced construction on BOOT 2 , a J$1.5 billion mixed-use commercial development in Drax Hall, St. Ann. The project will expand the brand’s national footprint and strengthen St. Ann’s position as one of Jamaica’s fastest-growing commercial centres. Key Details The four-storey, 68,819-square-foot complex will include a supermarket, Wendy’s franchise, cinema, fine dining restaurants, retail spaces, and professional offices . Designed by architect Leighton Hamilton , the development will also feature underground parking , a pedestrian bridge linking BOOT 1 and BOOT 2, and Wi-Fi-enabled bus stops along the adjoining highway corridor. Construction is expected to take 18 months , creating hundreds of jobs during both the building and operational phases. Commercial spaces, ranging from 700 to 15,000 square feet , are being marketed by Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty . Background Founded on a mission to redefine service and convenience, the BOOT Gro...

  Jamaica is experiencing a major boost in air travel from Latin America , with airline seat capacity doubling this summer compared to the same period last year. According to Senator Delano Seiveright , this reflects the success of the Government’s aggressive airlift expansion strategy . Record-Breaking Airline Traffic Copa Airlines now operates 12 flights weekly — seven to Montego Bay and five to Kingston — with average load factors at 86% , signaling sustained demand. These expanded services are expected to become permanent by October 2025 . LATAM Airlines , flying nonstop between Lima, Peru and Montego Bay , also shows strong performance, with load factors above 80% , thanks to co-branded marketing and trade partnerships across South America. A new summer charter program from Ecuador via Maxitravel will bring 1,000+ additional visitors , pushing Latin America’s total contribution to over 10,000 seats per month for July and August — a historic high. More Flights, More...

  Deloitte Australia has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that a government-commissioned report, worth AU$440,000, was largely produced using artificial intelligence (AI). The 237-page document, prepared for the Australian Government’s Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, contained numerous factual and citation errors, sparking a national conversation about accountability, transparency, and the unchecked use of AI in professional work. Key Details The controversial report was intended to examine the use of automated penalties in Australia’s welfare system. However, investigations led by Chris Rudge , a senior researcher at the University of Sydney, uncovered that large sections of the report had been generated by Azure OpenAI’s GPT-4 model — and were riddled with inaccuracies. The report allegedly included fabricated references , misquoted judges , and incorrect legal citations , errors that would have raised serious concerns in any academic or professional c...