All roads lead to The Bahamas for #CANTO2025 40th Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition

CANTO, the premier telecommunications trade association in the Caribbean, proudly announces its milestone 40th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition, to be held at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau, The Bahamas from July 13th to 16th, 2025. This...

Jamaican murderer allowed to stay in Britain after claiming he can't return home due to threats from notorious gang

A Jamaican man convicted of murder has successfully appealed against deportation, arguing he faces death threats from the notorious One Order gang if forced to return to his homeland. The unnamed migrant, who has lived in Britain since 1996, won...

MoBay Jerk & Food Festival Returns to Celebrate Jamaica as the ‘Food Capital of the World’

The beloved MoBay Jerk & Food Festival is back for its 16th staging, promising to once again transform the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre into a vibrant showcase of Jamaica’s rich culinary traditions, culture, and community spirit on...

Jamaica’s economy expands 1.1% in Q1

JAMAICA’S economy expanded by 1.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) said on Thursday, as the country implemented sweeping changes to its national accounting framework in line...

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Jamaica's economy grew 1.1% in first quarter of 2025

Jamaica's economy grew by 1.1% in the first three months of 2025 when compared with the similar period last year. According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), the increase was mainly driven by a 2% rise in goods production and a...

Jamaican Comedian Blakka Ellis Returns to the Stage in “Fantasy Joe”

Blakka Ellis Kingston, Jamaica — Legendary Jamaican comedian, actor and writer Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis is set to bring his signature wit and decades of stage mastery to local audiences once again in the brand-new theatrical comedy, Fantasy Joe. Known...

Kingston Kitchen’s Night Market returns on July 5 at Hope Gardens

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston Kitchen’s Night Market is set to return on Saturday, July 5, at Hope Gardens in St Andrew. This year, patrons can look forward to over 70 vendors showcasing a diverse range of cuisines, from local favourites to...

Broad Sector Gains Drive Jamaica’s 1.1 Per Cent Calendar Year First-Quarter Growth

Jamaica’s calendar year first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 1.1 per cent, recorded between January and March 2025, was driven by positive out-turns across most goods-producing and services industry subsectors. This was disclosed...

Loshusan New Kingston a Signal of Confidence in the Economy – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the investment being made by the Loshusan family in the construction of a supermarket in New Kingston is a signal of confidence in the Jamaican economy. “We are...

St James Municipal Corporation removes politically themed signs near airport

Members of the St James Municipal Corporation removes politically themed signs near airport ST JAMES, Jamaica— The St James Municipal Corporation were again on the move, removing illegally placed signs, this time in the vicinity of the Sangster...

Jamaica Stock Exchange’s prep/primary game on the move

On Monday, June 30, 2025, students aged 8–12 gathered at the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) headquarters in Kingston for the third awards ceremony of the JSE’s Prep/Primary Stock Market Game. Though schools are currently on summer break, students...

Impending US tax on remittances expected to impact Jamaican households and businesses

Effective December 31 this year, Jamaicans in the United States sending money to their relatives back home will have to pay a one per cent excise tax on such transactions. The one per cent tax is set out in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by...

Jamaica’s Economy Grew 1.1% in 1st Quarter of 2025

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, says the economy grew by 1.1 per cent over the period January to March this year. The outturn was influenced by a 2 per cent expansion in the goods producing industries and growth of 0.8 per cent in...

On This Day: July 4, 1959, The Cayman Islands Cease Being a Jamaican Dependency

On 4 July 1959, the Cayman Islands officially ended their status as a dependency of Jamaica and became a separate Crown Colony under direct British rule. This marked a pivotal turning point in the territory’s constitutional development and laid...

New Jamaican restaurant opening at The Market Downtown

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new Jamaican restaurant is coming to The Market Downtown next month. Owned and operated by Chef Kerry Martin and his wife, Bina, Karubees Jamaican Restaurant will offer authentic Jamaican cuisine rooted in tradition...

Statement on tourism accomodation regulation under the new Jamaica Tourist Board Act

Jamaica’s new Tourism Bill aims to modernize regulations, ensure accommodation standards, and support sustainable sector growth without imposing new taxes. KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The Jamaican Minister of Tourism notes the concerns raised regarding...

Jamaica to initiate early talks on extension of Sangster Airport concession

The Jamaican government will be giving early consideration to extending the concession agreement under which the Sangster Airport is managed. The concession, lasting 30 years, is due to expire by 2034. The Montego Bay-based airport is operated by...

Media Bosses say Reduced Energy Costs Would Benefit Businesses

Media bosses say a reduction in electricity costs would massively benefit their businesses. Senior executive for corporate and external affairs at the RJR/Gleaner Group, Gary Allen, says electricity bills take up a big portion of the expenses of a...

LIAT to Launch Flights Connecting Jamaica to Antigua

Antiguan based airline LIAT is set to launch flights connecting Jamaica to Antigua. The airline is also set to reintroduce domestic flights between Montego Bay and Kingston. Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports, Shane Munroe made the...