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Holness Calls for Patience as Gov't Carries Out Road Repairs

Holness Calls for Patience as Gov't Carries Out Road Repairs

Stating that nearly half of Jamaica’s roads are in disrepair, as some were built over a century ago, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for patience as the Government undertakes efforts to improve the country’s road infrastructure. “The...See the Story

JAMAICA RAISES MINIMUM WAGE TO J$16,000(k2,650) FOR 40-HOUR WORKWEEK AMID RISING LIVING COSTS - The Zambian Observer

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JAMAICA RAISES MINIMUM WAGE TO J$16,000(k2,650) FOR 40-HOUR WORKWEEK AMID RISING LIVING COSTS - The Zambian Observer

By: Jamaican Observer The government of Jamaica has officially implemented a new national minimum wage of J$16,000 (approximately US$103 or ZMW 2,650) for a 40-hour workweek, following the approval of amended wage orders. The move is intended to help low-income workers cope with the rising cost of living. The increase also applies to security guards, […] The post JAMAICA RAISES MINIMUM WAGE TO J$16,000(k2,650) FOR 40-HOUR WORKWEEK AMID RISING LI…Read Article

Jamaica shares fam trip plans for agents as it joins Virtuoso

Trade · Jamaica

Jamaica shares fam trip plans for agents as it joins Virtuoso

Jamaica’s national tourism office has announced a number of initiatives to support the UK trade following news of its Virtuoso membership Read Article

The Caribbean Investment Forum 2025: Charting a SMART, GREEN and CONNECTED Future - Caribbean News Global

By Caribbean Export BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – As the global economy continues to shift under the weight of climate change, digital transformation, and geopolitical volatility, the Caribbean is positioning itself not as a peripheral player, but as a region of strategic importance and investment readiness. This message will take centre stage at the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025, scheduled to take place in Montego Bay, Jamaica from July 29–31,…Economy · Montego Bay Read Article

Holness touts infrastructure, jobs and aircraft industry for Clarendon

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says his Government intends to focus on what he calls the “local economy”, now that the nationally economy has been “fixed”. Holness, who is the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, was speaking at a party meeting in Clarendon South Eastern on Sunday, days after the Planning Institute of Jamaica reported an estimated 0.8 per cent growth of the economy during the January to March 2025 quarter. “We a go fix yuh loca…Economy · Clarendon Read Article

Economy grew in January to March quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent during the January to March 2025 quarter, compared with the corresponding period in 2024. Speaking at the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on...Economy · Jamaica See the Story

BOJ Anticipates Minimal Price Disruptions From US Tariffs

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) projects that the initial impact of rising US tariffs on prices in Jamaica will be minimal. “In assessing the near-term outlook, the Monetary Policy Committee contemplated the implications...Tariffs · Jamaica See the Story

Getting debt sustainability right in developing countries

HELSINKI: A slowing global economy, rising trade tensions, and increased risks of recession could mean a perfect storm for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) burdened by high sovereign debt. Faced with exorbitant borrowing costs and an increasingly jittery international environment, these countries’ potential for economic growth and development will be severely curtailed. Given the circumstances, the current international financial archi…Recession · Accra See the Story

Jamaica’s poultry sector valued at $310b in new study

(Jamaica Gleaner) A new study commissioned by the Caribbean Poultry Association estimates that the sector contributes more than $300 billion to the Jamaica economy, and is in a position to satisfy nearly all of the demand for poultry meat locally. The article Jamaica’s poultry sector valued at $310b in new study appeared first on Stabroek News.Economy · Jamaica Read Article

Earth Today | Jamaica, UK collaborate to tackle marine pollution

IDENTIFYING KEY sources of marine pollution together with prevailing gaps in current mitigation efforts are among the areas of focus for a new initiative to protect Jamaica’s coastal communities while enhancing the island’s blue economy and...Pollution · Jamaica Read Article

Strong economy vital to build resilience against shocks – Williams

Building a strong and competitive economy is critical to building resilience against economic shocks, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams. “Resilience, so far, has meant ensuring that we have buffers against natural...Economy · Jamaica Read Article

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