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Government of Jamaica Announces an Invitation for Offers to Tender for Cash its 6.750% Notes due 2028, 8.500% Notes due 2036 and 8.000% Notes due 2039

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KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Invitation for Offers

The Government of Jamaica (“Jamaica”) announced today the commencement of an invitation for offers to tender for cash (the “Invitation”) notes of each series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Old Notes”, and each series thereof a “series” of Old Notes) such that the amount to be paid by Jamaica for the outstanding original principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase by Jamaica pursuant to the Invitation (i.e., the aggregate Purchase Price (as defined below) multiplied by the applicable Amortization Factor (as defined below)) is equal to a maximum purchase price to be determined by Jamaica in its sole discretion (the “Maximum Purchase Price”). The terms and conditions of the Invitation are set forth in the material dated Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (the “Invitation Material”).

The Invitation is not conditioned upon any minimum participation of any series of Old Notes but is conditioned on, among other things, the pricing and closing of an international capital markets transaction in an amount and on terms and conditions acceptable to Jamaica.

The Invitation will commence on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 and will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (the “Expiration Time”) unless extended or earlier terminated by Jamaica in its sole discretion. Old Notes may be validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to the Withdrawal Deadline. The settlement of validly tendered and accepted Old Notes is expected to occur on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (the “Settlement Date”).

Jamaica will pay per U.S.$1,000 original principal amount of each series of Old Notes that are accepted pursuant to the Invitation, a purchase price equal to the applicable fixed price indicated in the rightmost column in the table below (the “Purchase Price”), multiplied by the Amortization Factor, if applicable, plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest on such Old Notes from the applicable last regular payment of interest to (but excluding) the Settlement Date (“Accrued Interest”).

Old Notes

Original Principal Amount
Outstanding (1)

Principal Amount
Outstanding Reflecting
any Amortization(1)

CUSIP/ISIN

Purchase Price per
U.S.$1,000 Original
Principal Amount(2)

6.750% Notes due 2028
(the “2028 Notes”)

U.S.$1,256,296,000.00

U.S.$837,530,666.67(3)

470160CA8/
US470160CA80

U.S.$1,026.25(4)

8.500% Notes due 2036 
(the “2036 Notes”)

U.S.$250,000,000.00

U.S.$250,000,000.00

470160AU6/
US470160AU62

U.S.$1,170.00

8.000% Notes due 2039
(the “2039 Notes”)

U.S.$1,243,238,000.00

U.S.$1,243,238,000.00

470160AV4/
US470160AV46

U.S.$1,180.00

As of September 2, 2026.
In addition, holders with Old Notes accepted pursuant to the Invitation will be paid Accrued Interest on such Old Notes.
This amount reflects the outstanding original principal amount of the 2028 Notes multiplied by an amortization factor of 0.66666667 (the “Amortization Factor”).
The amount to be paid per U.S.$1,000 Original Principal Amount of 2028 Notes that are accepted pursuant to the Offer will be U.S.$1,026.25 multiplied by the Amortization Factor.

If the aggregate Purchase Price for all validly tendered Old Notes, multiplied by the Amortization Factor, if applicable (the “Tendered Principal Purchase Price”) would exceed the Maximum Purchase Price, Jamaica will, in its sole discretion, select one or more series of Old Notes to be prorated on the basis of the same or different proration factors. If Jamaica accepts all or a portion of a holder’s Offer of Old Notes of any series, the holder will be entitled to receive for such Old Notes the applicable Purchase Price, multiplied by the Amortization Factor, if applicable, plus Accrued Interest, which will be paid on the Settlement Date, if the conditions of the Invitation are met.

Eligible holders of Old Notes must tender Old Notes by requesting that the direct participant through which the holder holds its Old Notes submit, at or prior to the Expiration Time, such holder’s offer to tender their Old Notes (an “Offer”), by properly instructing The Depository Trust Company, Inc. (“DTC”), Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V. or Clearstream Banking Luxembourg, société anonyme, as applicable, in accordance with the procedures and deadlines established by such clearing system. Any holder that holds Old Notes through a custodian cannot submit an Offer directly and should instead contact its custodian to instruct the direct participant to submit an Offer on its behalf. There is no letter of transmittal for the Invitation. The acceptance of any Offers forwarded to DTC after the Expiration Time will be in the sole discretion of Jamaica.

Holders tendering Old Notes may obtain a priority allocation code (the “Priority Allocation Code”) by contacting either Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. (collectively, the “Dealer Managers”), and should include their Priority Allocation Code in their Automated Tender Offer Program (“ATOP”) or electronic acceptance instruction. Tendering holders who wish to subscribe for New Notes (as defined in the Invitation Material) should include their Priority Allocation Code when subscribing for New Notes in the New Notes Offering (as defined in the Invitation Material). A Priority Allocation Code is not required for a holder to tender its Old Notes, but if a tendering holder wishes to subscribe for the New Notes, such holder should obtain and quote a Priority Allocation Code in its firm bid submitted at the time Jamaica markets the New Notes. Jamaica will review Offers received on or prior to the Expiration Time and may give priority to those investors tendering with a Priority Allocation Code in connection with the allocation of New Notes. However, no assurances can be given that any holder that tenders Old Notes will be given an allocation of New Notes at the levels it may subscribe for, or at all.

Jamaica reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to accept any or all Offers, to modify the Purchase Price for any or all series of Old Notes in accordance with the terms and conditions described in the Invitation Material, or to terminate the Invitation for any reason. In the event of a termination of the Invitation before the Settlement Date, the tendered Old Notes will be returned to the holder as promptly as practicable; provided that termination of the Invitation for any series of Old Notes does not affect the Offers for other series of Old Notes.

The Invitation Material may be downloaded from website of Global Bondholder Services Corporation (the “Information and Tender Agent”) at https://gbsc-usa.com/Jamaica/ or obtained from the Information and Tender Agent, Global Bondholder Services Corporation, 65 Broadway – Suite 404, New York, New York 10006 (Tel. (212) 430-3774, or toll free (855) 654-2014) Attention: Corporate Actions, or from any of the Dealer Managers.

The Dealer Managers for the Invitation are:

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

388 Greenwich Street, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10013
United States of America

Attention: Liability Management Group
Collect: (212) 723-6106
Toll-free: (800) 558-3745
Email: ny.liabilitymanagement@citi.com

Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.

250 Vesey Street
New York, New York 10281
United States of America

Attention: Liability Management Group
Collect: +1 (212) 225-5559
Toll-free: +1 (800) 372-3930
Email: LM@scotiabank.com

Questions regarding the Invitation may be directed to the Dealer Managers at the above contact information or to the Information and Tender Agent at the below contact information.

Contact information for the Information and Tender Agent:

Global Bondholder Services Corporation
Attention: Corporate Actions
65 Broadway – Suite 404
New York, NY 10006
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 430-3774
Toll free: +1 (855)-654-2014
Website: https://gbsc-usa.com/Jamaica/

Important Notice

The distribution of materials relating to the Invitation and the transactions contemplated thereby, may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. The Invitation is made only in those jurisdictions where it is legal to do so. The Invitation and any of the transactions contemplated thereby are void in all jurisdictions where they are prohibited. If materials relating to the Invitation or any of the transactions contemplated thereby come into your possession, you are required by Jamaica to inform yourself of and to observe all of these restrictions. The materials relating to the Invitation and the transactions contemplated thereby, including this communication, do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation in any place where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. If a jurisdiction requires that the Invitation be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a Dealer Manager or any affiliate of a Dealer Manager is a licensed broker or dealer in that jurisdiction, the Invitation shall be deemed to be made by the Dealer Manager or such affiliate in that jurisdiction. Beneficial owners who may lawfully participate in the Invitation in accordance with the terms thereof are referred to as “holders.”

This announcement is for informational purposes only. This announcement is not an invitation for offers to tender for cash or a solicitation of invitations for offers to tender for cash any Old Notes.

The distribution of the Invitation Material in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession the Invitation Material comes are required by Jamaica, the Dealer Managers, and the Information and Tender Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions as set out in the “Jurisdictional Restrictions” section of the Invitation Material.

Jamaica

This announcement has not been and is not required to be registered with the Financial Services Commission pursuant to the Jamaican Securities Act. No purchase of any securities in connection with this Invitation can be completed in Jamaica unless the purchase is made by or through a securities dealer registered with the Financial Services Commission or an exempt dealer (being a bank). However, Jamaican law does not prevent a Jamaica resident from selling securities outside the jurisdiction.

United Kingdom

Neither the communication of this announcement, the Invitation nor any other offer material relating to the Invitation has been distributed by, nor has it been approved by an authorized person under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the “FSMA”) for the purposes of section 21 of the FSMA. In the United Kingdom, the Invitation and any other offer material relating to the Invitation are only being distributed to and is only directed at: (a) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments, being investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, (as amended the “Order”); or (b) persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (“high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc.); or (c) persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the FSMA) in connection with this announcement, the Invitation nor any other offer material relating to the Invitation may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated; or (d) persons outside the United Kingdom (all such other persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). Any investment or investment activity to which this Invitation or any other offer material relating to the Invitation relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on the Invitation or these other documents and/or materials or any of its or their contents.

         Each intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis à vis its clients in connection with the Old Notes or the Invitation.

 

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Ally Waste Acquires Swift Integrated Services, Expanding Service Capabilities and Market Reach

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GILBERT, Ariz., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ally Waste, a nationwide provider of comprehensive waste solutions for multifamily communities, announced today that it has acquired Swift Integrated Services, a Utah-based provider of dumpster management, doorstep trash pickup, and waste brokerage services.

“Every acquisition we make starts with the same question: Will it help us serve customers better? Swift expands our reach and brings capabilities that allow us to support more of our customers’ waste needs. We’re excited to welcome the Swift team to Ally and build on what they’ve created,” said James Crawley, CEO of Ally Waste.

The acquisition expands Ally Waste’s presence in Utah, Florida, and Idaho markets while strengthening the company’s waste stream optimization capabilities. It also brings waste brokerage capabilities to Ally, giving current customers another way to address their waste needs as the offering is integrated.

“Joining Ally gives us the opportunity to build on what we’ve created while bringing our customers the support and resources of a nationwide team,” said Indigo Schumann-Curtis, President of Swift Integrated Services. “Our customers can expect business as usual, with many of the same people continuing to support them. I’m excited about what our teams can accomplish together.”

Swift Integrated Services customers can expect continuity in both service and support throughout the transition. The Swift team will continue with Ally, bringing established customer relationships and deep market knowledge to the combined organization.

About Ally Waste

Ally Waste is a nationwide provider of comprehensive waste solutions for multifamily communities, including valet trash and recycling, bulk removal, and waste stream optimization services. Its technology gives owners and operators clear visibility into what they’re paying for waste across a portfolio, paired with on-the-ground teams who put those insights into action.

The company’s culture is grounded in its values of Integrity, Grit, and Humility. These principles drive Ally Waste’s commitment to supporting multifamily teams and delivering consistent, high-quality service that improves everyday life for residents and on-site staff. Learn more at www.allywaste.com.

Media Contact:
Doridé Uvaldo
duvaldo@allywaste.com

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Gupshup Launches Self-Serve Voice AI Platform, Extending Conversational Engagement into Phone Calls

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Businesses can now build, test, and deploy AI voice agents across support, sales, and operations – alongside WhatsApp, RCS, and SMS – from a single platform

MUMBAI, India and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gupshup launched its Voice AI Platform, a self-serve console for building and running AI voice agents that handle calls end to end. The launch extends Gupshup’s engagement platform from messaging into voice, bringing support, sales, and operations onto the same infrastructure businesses use for WhatsApp, RCS, and SMS.

Gupshup’s Voice AI Platform resolves support calls, qualifies and converts leads, and automates operational calls such as scheduling, verification, and payment reminders, so human teams can focus on conversations that require a person.

The platform covers agent lifecycle in a no-code, prompt-based interface. Businesses configure an agent’s voice, language, knowledge base, system prompt, and workflows, then connect it to tools their teams use. Before going live, teams define guardrails, run simulations, and validate behaviour with tests – comparing models. Once deployed, analytics track success rates, satisfaction, and language usage, with transcripts, conversation history, and debug logs for review.

Gupshup’s platform is the first to bring unique capabilities. First, voice is a channel extension of a platform serving businesses across WhatsApp, RCS, and SMS – enabling voice-and-messaging experiences within a customer journey. Second, it supports telephony: PSTN and WhatsApp voice channels, on-premise and cloud deployment, and the option to bring PSTN infrastructure. Third, it is model-flexible – businesses choose speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and LLM providers rather than accepting a stack.

The platform builds on Gupshup’s experience powering customer engagement for 50,000+ businesses across 100+ countries and 25+ industries, processing 10 billion interactions monthly, including 500 million voice calls per month.

The Voice AI Platform has been beta tested and delivered outcomes across deployments. Users receive 100 minutes of credits to test, and pricing starts at USD 0.035 (INR 3.50) per minute.

“For customer engagement in emerging markets, Voice AI drives universal access – reaching every user regardless of language or literacy. In developed markets, it drives efficiency and automation. In both, it delivers cost savings, revenue growth, and satisfaction. With the launch of its Voice AI Platform alongside its messaging, Gupshup offers the only unified self-serve platform for customer engagement across voice and messaging,” said Beerud Sheth, Co-founder and CEO, Gupshup.

The Voice AI Platform is available to businesses at voiceai.gupshup.io.

For more information, visit www.gupshup.ai.

 

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Deepdub Launches Phantom Z 3.4 Conversational: Multilingual Text-to-Speech Built to Survive Real Customers, Not Just Demos

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Enterprise-grade real-time text-to-speech delivers 150ms time to first audio at full 48 kHz, with text normalization that gets account numbers, invoice totals and appointment dates right

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Deepdub, a foundational voice AI company pioneering expressive voice technologies, announced today the launch of Phantom Z 3.4 Conversational, a new multilingual text-to-speech model with high-fidelity 48 kHz audio, improved text normalization and extended Hebrew support. The model is available to all Deepdub clients now.

For enterprises running voice agents, a call holds together when four things go right at once. The voice sounds like a person. The response arrives fast enough to feel like a conversation. The agent knows when to speak and when to listen. And every account number, date and amount comes out the way a customer would say it. When one of them slips, the call escalates to a human, and that is where containment and cost are decided. Phantom Z 3.4 Conversational is built for all four.

“Every voice model sounds impressive for two minutes in a demo. Very few survive two weeks with real customers,” said Ofir Krakowski, CEO and co-founder of Deepdub. “Deployments don’t stall on the 95% a model gets right, they stall on the misread account number, the mangled surname, the one wrong digit on a live call. We built this model for that last few percent, because in production, the last few percent is the whole product.”

In English, the work is in text normalization, the step that turns written text into spoken words. A delivery date written 2024-12-31 is read as December thirty first, twenty twenty-four rather than as a run of digits. An invoice total written $1,240 is read as one thousand two hundred forty dollars. An appointment at 14:30 is read as two thirty. A reference written Chapter VII is read as chapter seven rather than as letters. These are the categories where Deepdub’s testing puts the model ahead of the other systems it was measured against. An enterprise running more than one language gets one set of behavior to test and one contract to hold rather than two.

Phantom Z 3.4 delivers an end-to-end p95 time-to-first-audio of 150 milliseconds in real-time mode at full-range 48 kHz audio, with cross-language voice transfer from under three seconds of reference audio. Deepdub builds and trains its own speech models from random rather than licensing them, which allows the company to bring a new language into production in two weeks. Deepdub covers more than fifty locales and dialects verified by local voice and language experts, inside a platform supporting more than 50 locales and dialects.

“We run Deepdub in production for live, real-time phone calls, where latency and naturalness aren’t nice-to-haves but the key factor in whether a caller stays on the line. 3.4 is the closest we’ve heard a synthetic voice come to a real person, and our callers show it: they stay longer, talk more, and engage with our agents like we’ve never seen before,” said Adir Haziza, CTO at Voiceman.

The hardest case is Hebrew, which is written without vowels, so the same letters can spell different words. The three letters of שלט are a sign read one way and a remote control read another. A model that reads one word at a time has to guess which the sentence means, and in Hebrew a wrong guess is not an accent, it is a different word that stays invisible until a customer hears it. Phantom Z 3.4 resolves this at the source. Pronunciation is decided from the whole sentence rather than word by word, and every instance of שלט in Deepdub’s Hebrew test set was read correctly. Where a brand name or a plan tier has to be said a particular way, marking it in the text is enough. Deepdub ranks first for Hebrew text-to-speech on the public TTS Arena leaderboard hosted by ivrit.ai on Hugging Face.

In Hebrew, national ID numbers, appointment dates and transaction amounts are expanded before speech, so a balance written as 1,240 ₪ is spoken in full rather than read out as digits. In blind listening tests, Phantom Z 3.4 was preferred over Deepdub’s previous Hebrew model in 71 percent of decisive comparisons.

“We needed something that would hold up consistently across a large volume of work, so we tested it thoroughly before deciding. What stood out was that the details came out right and the Hebrew was the most natural we’d heard,” said Dor Levy, Head of Jeen Talk at Jeen AI.

About Deepdub
Deepdub is the foundational voice AI model company pioneering expressive voice technologies for global enterprises across TV, film, advertising, gaming, e-learning, and AI-agent applications. The company’s international team of technology, dubbing, and linguistic experts deliver an end-to-end voice solution that preserves the emotional and cultural integrity of original content in more than 50 locales and dialects. With an advisory board that includes media leaders such as Kevin Reilly, former Chief Content Officer at HBO Max, and Emiliano Calemzuk, former President of Fox Television Studios, Deepdub is eliminating language barriers to enable the global diffusion of media on major streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. Visit https://deepdub.ai or follow us on LinkedIn for more information.

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Zivit Katz
Deepdub
zivit.katz@deepdub.ai

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