Jamaica is being urged to craft a strategic roadmap that reimagines its economic model, enabling the nation to better withstand external shocks, particularly those driven by climate change. The call was made by President and Founder of Washington-DC-based data analytics and business consulting company NoBrainerData, Dr. José Miguel Guzmán, as he addressed the recent Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dialogue...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has launched its new Canine Programme, equipped with 12 staff and eight specially trained dogs that can detect firearms, ammunition, narcotics, currency and other illegal items at Jamaica’s ports. The approximately US$600,000 investment represents a crucial milestone in the JCA’s mission to safeguard the nation’s borders and facilitate safe and secure trade and travel. It...

Government Senator, Keith Duncan, has reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, emphasising efforts to manage the country’s debt while implementing critical programmes and policies that safeguard and enhance the quality of life for Jamaicans. Making his contribution to the Appropriation Bill 2026 debate in the Upper House on March 27, Senator Duncan affirmed that the Government will continue to...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is encouraging micro entrepreneurs in communities to reach out for support under its Community Renewal Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots business development. Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development at the PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm, said the initiative is designed to connect underserved entrepreneurs with the resources and partnerships needed to grow their enterprises....

The Government of Jamaica has signed a US$70-million loan contract with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the Continued Public Sector Transformation Programme. The loan contract, which has an execution period of approximately six years, was finalised on February 13, 2026. A visibility ceremony to commemorate the loan contract between the Government and the IDB was held at the Ministry...

Government Senator, Keith Duncan, says the national effort should be focused on increasing productivity and efficiency across both the public and private sectors, as this is essential to accelerating and sustaining stronger economic growth. Making his contribution to the debate on the Appropriation Bill 2026 in the Senate on March 27, he said this will drive growth, thereby increasing growth...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, has called for a national “reset” to restore trust and strengthen community energy and participation as the country works to achieve the goals under the Vision 2030 National Development Plan. Addressing the Kingston and St. Andrew Governance Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (March 25),...