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The event produced an economic return of J$4.4 billion in direct economic impact for Jamaica and $19.4 billion in income for workers and businesses, according to the study. On top of that ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s swimmers returned to the island last week after their impressive second-place finish at the 2025 Carifta Aquatics Championships in Trinidad and Tobago.
The commissioning of the system and official project launch was marked on April 23 by the Government of Jamaica. According to the British High Commission in Jamaica, “the transformational ...
This end-of-month show will feature boxers from the Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom. Jamaica Boxing Association President Stephen Jones welcomes Seignolle’s visit and what it means for ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s trade deficit at the end of 2024 decreased by 3.0 percentage points to US$5,420.8 million, when compared to US$5,590.3 million in 2023. This is according to the ...
Jamaica exported a combined $2.6 billion worth of bun and cheese in the 11-month period January to November 2024. This is according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). According to ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica—State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, says he expects Carnival to deliver another major boost to the local tourism sector and economy.
“I lived overseas and there was a calling to come back home. The way some people cuss Jamaica, I can’t believe I come back home and [am] better off than I was before; so I am very ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Thirty girls and young women who have been making an impact in the information, communication, and technology (ICT) space in Jamaica, were recognised for their contributions ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Prime Minister Andrew Holness has issued a directive to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to redouble its efforts to increase community outreach, reinforce professional ...
“That’s significant,” he noted, “given that approximately 60 per cent of Jamaica’s exports are sent to the US. This level of dependence presents a real concentration risk.” Gray ...