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STATIN to release 2022 Jamaica census population count by September
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 7, 2025
The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) says it is in the final stages of data validation for the 2022 Population and Housing Census and is on track to release the official population count by the end of September 2025. Acting Director...
Rugby Jamaica disappointed with tougher qualification route
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
TWO OF Jamaica’s leading rugby league figures have expressed huge disappointment that qualification for the 2026 World Cup will now come down to a winner-takes-all match in France on October 25. Romeo Monteith and Ben Jones-Bishop have reacted to...
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...
Hanover poised to become Jamaica’s leading tourism parish, says Minister Bartlett
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 7, 2025
Hanover is rapidly emerging as Jamaica’s top tourism parish, driven by a series of major developments and strategic investments, Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett announced on Thursday. Speaking at the handover ceremony for the newly...
New CCJ president: Youth need not look beyond Caribbean to excel
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: Fifteen years ago, Winston Anderson stood at King’s House in Kingston, Jamaica, being sworn in as a judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). On Sunday, in a powerful, full-circle moment, he returned to the spotlight, this...
Hosay tradition kept alive, fighting political injustices
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 7, 2025
News Janelle De Souza 2 Hrs Ago Cocorite band entertains during Flag Night of the 2025 Hosay celebrations at the Western Main Road on July 3, in St James. - Photo by Daniel Prentice HOSAY is not just a religious event or a tradition to be carried...
PM Gaston Browne leads A&B delegation at 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Conference in Jamaica
The Antigua Observer
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - Prime Minister Gaston Browne is leading the country’s delegation at the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), being held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from 6–8 July 2025....
Foreign Affairs Minister: N
CNC 3
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July 7, 2025
Reporting from Jamaica Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs, Sean Sobers, says Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is not attending the ongoing Caricom Heads of Government meeting in Jamaica due to “certain national issues” engaging her...
Tourism to Benefit from More Flights by American Airlines in Winter Season
Jamaica Information Service
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July 14, 2025
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, says that expansion of American Airlines’ flight services to Jamaica is expected to result in a big boost for the upcoming winter tourist season. Starting December...
Open Letter to the Heads of Government of CARICOM Israel is a Pariah State and must be treated as such
Stabroek News
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July 7, 2025
On June 27th, over 40 civil society organisations and prominent individuals from at least 15 countries across the Caribbean have signed on to an open letter issued by the Assembly of Caribbean People, and addressed to the Heads of Government of...
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....
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...
Jamaica’s Government Plans North Coast Dedicated Casino and Gaming Zone
Top News
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Jamaica’s government has unveiled plans to transform Rose Hall on the country’s north coast into a dedicated casino zone, anchoring an estimated $4 billion investment wave aimed at redefining the island’s tourism mix. Tourism Minister Edmund...
Jamaica Achieves 80% of Provisions Under WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Jamaica Information Service
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July 1, 2025
Jamaica has achieved over 80 per cent of the provisions on the journey towards full implementation under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), through the work of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA). Speaking at the...
Foreign Affairs Minister: National issues keeping PM out of Caricom meeting
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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AKASH SAMAROO Reporting from Jamaica Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs, Sean Sobers, says Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is not attending the ongoing Caricom Heads of Government meeting in Jamaica due to...
WOMAD South Africa unveils 2025 line-up
Music in Africa
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July 14, 2025
Audiences can expect thrilling performances from Ned Evett (US), Pepe Voltarelli and Luca Ciarla (Italy), Entropica (Chile), Alicia Edelweiss (Austria), Toty Sa’Med (Angola), Everaldo Creary (Jamaica), Divine Mahara (Zimbabwe), N’Faly Kouyaté...
Water supply largely restored in Rose Hall, Coral Gardens following disruption – Mayor
Jamaica Observer
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July 6, 2025
Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon wants stakeholders in St James to join the push to get murders below 100 this year. July 6, 2025 ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says water supply has been largely restored to residents...
Christopher Burgess | Evolution of housing in Jamaica: The 1990s: The most productive decade
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
The 1990s delivered unmatched housing production of 48,250 units, up from 32,000 in the 1980s, driven by low-income housing. IMF’s Structural Adjustment Programme ushered in trade and exchange rate liberalisation. Jamaica aligned with early-decade...
Government Open to Expressions of Interest for Energy Licence Arrangement
Jamaica Information Service
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July 1, 2025
The Government of Jamaica is open to expressions of interest from all parties to enter into an energy licence arrangement. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking at a special press conference on July 1...
Law experience requirement was dropped to widen FID candidate pool, says Morris Dixon
Jamaica Observer
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July 2, 2025
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information Senator Dana Morris Dixon speaking at a media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday. (Photo: Joseph Wellington) INFORMATION Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon has sought to...