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STATIN: Jamaica grew 1.1% in March quarter
The Gleaner
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July 4, 2025
Jamaica’s economy grew by 1.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, driven by increases in both goods and services, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The figure...
Loshusan New Kingston a signal of confidence in the economy – McKenzie
Loop News
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, 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...
Monroe University confers degrees on 26 graduates from Jamaica
The Gleaner
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July 4, 2025
BRONX, NY: Twenty-six students from Jamaica were awarded degrees from Monroe University during its 92nd annual commencement held June 12 at Radio City Music Hall in midtown New York City. The Jamaicans were one of the largest groups of...
Gordon Robinson | To vote or not to vote
The Gleaner
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July 6, 2025
I doubt many noticed, but, last year, I was absent from this space for a while. It began in late May after ten days hospitalisation following major surgery and a rocky post-op. It has taken too long to more publicly (already did it on my blog)...
Senior Counsel Robertha Magnus Usher Passes Away While in Jamaica
Love FM
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July 4, 2025
Senior Counsel Robertha B. N. MagnusUsher, a respected attorney-at-law in Belize has passed away. She reportedly died in Jamaica, where she had been visiting for her mother’s funeral over the weekend. Her sudden death has left the legal community...
Government Open to All Parties for New Electricity Licensing Arrangement
Jamaica Information Service
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July 1, 2025
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is open to all parties desirous of entering a new electricity licensing arrangement, including the current licensees. “The terms of the new arrangement...
Hon. Justice Winston Anderson To Be Sworn-In As President Of The CCJ
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson will be sworn in as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean...
Political Ombudsman’s Office says its closely monitoring political conduct
Irie FM
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July 2, 2025
Political Ombudsman’s Office says its closely monitoring political conduct As election campaigning intensifies ahead of the general polls expected later this year, the Political Ombudsman says there is close monitoring of the conduct of political...
Guyana’s CARICOM 10K team off to Jamaica; all expenses covered by MCY&S, NSC
News Room
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July 3, 2025
Guyanese athletes Jelicia Wright, Cleveland Thomas and Timothy Smith, along with their coach Jonathan Fagundes, have arrived in Jamaica for this weekend’s CARICOM 10K Road Race in Montego Bay. The team, accompanied by James Cole, General Secretary...
Kingston airport roundabout gets facelift with vibrant, cultural mural
Jamaica Observer
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July 2, 2025
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) now boasts a striking new landmark, following the official unveiling of the NMIA Flag Roundabout last Friday. The revitalised roundabout features a vibrant mural titled “Traffic...
LIAT to begin flights between Montego Bay and Kingston
The Nation Barbados
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July 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Domestic flights between the western city of Montego Bay and Kingston are set to return after a five-year break. Regional carrier, LIAT Airlines will launch a new intra-island service on July 11, operating three times a week...
Political ombudsman closely monitoring political conduct amid complaints
Jamaica Observer
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July 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of the Political Ombudsman says it has already contacted both major political parties regarding complaints against their members as it maintains a watchful eye on their conduct this election season. Since March this...
Political Ombudsman investigating eight complaints received since March
Radio Jamaica
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July 2, 2025
The Political Ombudsman says it is actively and carefully investigating eight complaints from political parties and advocacy groups since March as campaigning intensifies ahead of the general election. Details of the complaints were not provided....
$1b Solidarity Programme Underscores Gov’t’s Equity Agenda – Minister Charles Jr
Jamaica Information Service
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July 3, 2025
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the $1-billion Solidarity Programme reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to social justice, equity and the advancement of inclusive development for all Jamaicans....
Hustling for survival
The Gleaner
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July 6, 2025
They are not all troublemakers – at least, that’s what they are quick to clarify. Most of them are older men from nearby communities, disheartened by life’s hardships, who feel their only choice is to manage public parking spaces and wash cars in...
Jamaica’s three main business groups welcome government’s move to reform electricity framework
Irie FM
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July 2, 2025
Jamaica’s three main business groups welcome government’s move to reform electricity framework The country’s three main commerce groups have welcomed the government’s announced intention to reform Jamaica’s electricity framework noting that the...
Mark Wignall | Let the Ambassador go
The Gleaner
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July 6, 2025
With a general election knocking on our gate, whether we answer it or not it is not a secret that we love to have good times. We love to go out and dance. Kiss and get close together. Believe it or not there are few things we like as much as a...
Development Bank of Jamaica secures Agence française de développement grant to expand financing and build capacity for Jamaican MSMES
Loop News
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Kingston, Jamaica – The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has signed a €400,000 grant agreement with the Agence française de développement (AFD) to support DBJ led initiatives for the growth and resilience of Jamaican micro, small and medium-sized...
Jamaica’s rising golfers eye first Caribbean crown
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 2, 2025
When the Jamaican delegation stepped onto the tarmac bound for the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship (July 2–4), the energy was unmistakable. With only two newcomers among nine competitors, the island’s blend of rising talent and proven pedigree...
Jamaica Squash unveils hummingbird‑inspired logo and Junior CASA squad
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 2, 2025
Inside Kingston’s storied Liguanea Club, the organization formerly known as the Jamaica Squash Association raised the curtain on a sleek new chapter—literally. With a flourish, 13‑time All‑Jamaica champion Wayne Burrowes and current president...