The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is slated to commence national rollout of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) platform during the first quarter of 2022. Deputy Governor with responsibility for Banking, Currency Operations, and Financial Markets, Natalie Haynes, says it is anticipated that by then, additional deposit-taking institutions (DTIs) will be onboarded to enable the issuing of wallets to facilitate...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 102 90,807 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 65 51,651 Males 37 39,153 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 2 years to 98 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF CASES     Clarendon 8 4,893 Hanover 2 2,936 KSA 23 22,440 Manchester 2 5,951 Portland 1 2,511 St. Ann 12...

The second of three national shelters being established by the Government to accommodate women, who are victims of abuse, and their children, will be opened shortly. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, made the disclosure while addressing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) church service under the local...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is considering proposals to reopen State infirmaries across the country to accommodate new cases. He made the disclosure while addressing the Local Government and Community Month 2021 National Church Service at Abundant Life Ministries in Green Park, Trelawny, on Sunday (November 21). Minister McKenzie noted that more...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is reporting that the country’s gross international reserves, as at November 17, totalled approximately US$4.7 billion. Governor, Richard Byles, said the figure represents the equivalent of 143.8 per cent of the level considered adequate. Deputy Governor with responsibility for Banking, Currency Operations, and Financial Markets, Natalie Haynes, indicated that net international reserves (NIR), at the...

The country’s leaders have lauded civil servants for their continued dedicated service to Jamaica, especially during the extraordinary times brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said that the commitment of each civil servant has not diminished in spite of the overwhelming challenges of the time. “With pride, integrity and patriotism...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that Port Royal is a valuable historical asset, and the Government is committed to ensuring that the area is developed and maintained for the benefit of Jamaicans. “Port Royal is a historical gem for Jamaicans, and we can’t have such an asset just sitting idly by,” he said. Mr. Holness was speaking...