More

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is forecasting inflation to dip below the lower end of its 4-6 percent target range in the near term. In a statement Monday the central bank noted that inflation is projected to decelerate to 3.7 per cent as at September 2019 before accelerating towards the middle of the target in the December 2019 quarter. Deputy Governor Dr....

With recent severe weather events impacting the nation’s roads, the Government has been assessing the damage with a view to allocating funds for the necessary repairs. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says island-wide damage from flood events so far this fiscal year has resulted in a 640.3 billion dollar bill. He notes that only 54.8 million dollars was allocated for emergency road repairs...

Strong support for Public Sector Programme, transjamaica highway to list on the stock exchange and three additional Small Business Development Centres to be established.

One billion dollars saved under rationalization of public bodies programme; new solar power plant opens in Westmoreland; and Tourism Ministry looking to increase Japanese travelers to Jamaica...

Severe weather racks up 640 million dollar infrastructure bill, Health and Wellness Ministry halts the importation of Ranitidine and Jamaica welcomes 3 million visitors for the first 9 months of the year.

Inflation Forecasted to Fall in the short term, NWC to Relax Water Restrictions, State of Emergency Extended in South St. Andrew,

BOJ maintains policy interest rate at .5 per cent, government implementing sustainable water solutions and probate and divorce cases to be cleared up by year’s end.

First draft of Cannabis export and import regulations up for final review; we’ll tell you how this’ll strengthen the work of the Cannabis Licensing Authority. PICA brings Access Jamaica Expo to Atlanta and be more responsible on social media platforms- that’s the call from CTOC.

Jamaica to participate in global Spotlight Initiative to end gender-based violence, government commits to planting three million trees in the next three years and US SAFE Banking Act to boost local cannabis industry.

Jamaica working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, persons encouraged to invest in enhanced cyber security measures, and anti-human trafficking clubs to be launched in schools.

Residents in communities subjected to frequent and prolonged water service disruptions are to benefit from a bill redemption system. Minister with Responsibility for Water Senator Pearnel Charles Jr says the National Water Commission (NWC) is collaborating with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) to implement a debt write-off initiative for residents of the most hard-hit communities. He says the system is...

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says all travel arrangements to Jamaica booked through United Kingdom (UK)-based mega tour operator Thomas Cook have been restored. Minister Bartlett and a delegation from the Ministry on Thursday met with travel partners in London to find solutions to the problems arising from the collapse of Thomas Cook. He says the rearrangements were necessary, as Jamaica could have...