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Jamaica To Build Caribbean’s Tallest Hotel And First Innovation Township To Redefine Montego Bay’s Tourism
Black Enterprise
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July 2, 2025
Jamaica unveiled plans to develop the Caribbean's tallest hotel. Jamaica is looking to transform the Caribbean’s thriving tourism industry by developing the region’s tallest hotel and first-ever Tourism Innovation Township. On June 28, Jamaica...
NMIA Flag roundabout unveiled ‘cultural gateway’ to Kingston
Loop News
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July 3, 2025
With a mural designed by local artists, the newly completed Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Flag Roundabout was officially unveiled over the weekend. The stakeholders participated in transforming Jamaica’s capital gateway into a vibrant...
System of National Accounts Updated
Jamaica Information Service
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July 4, 2025
The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the Jamaican System of National Accounts has been updated to reflect international best practices, enhancing comparability and analytic relevance. The revisions to the Jamaican System...
Hiroshima and Nagasaki bomb survivors to visit Jamaica Saturday on the Peace Boat
The Gleaner
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July 3, 2025
A powerful reminder of war’s lasting scars will arrive in Montego Bay this Saturday, July 5. Peace Boat Voyage 120 will dock at the Montego Freeport Cruise Ship Port with over 1,700 passengers, including three survivors of the Hiroshima and...
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...
Rehabilitated Multipurpose Court Handed Over to Residents of Malcolm Heights in Hanover
Jamaica Information Service
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July 4, 2025
Residents of Malcolm Heights in Lucea, Hanover, and surrounding areas now have access to the rehabilitated Lord’s Multipurpose Court, thanks to the Spruce Up Jamaica initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism and its implementing agency,...
Fitz-Henley lauds decision not to renew JPS licence with existing terms
Jamaica Observer
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July 4, 2025
Senator Abka Fitz-Henley and Minister Daryl Vaz at a media conference at Jamaica House on Monday, July 1, 2025. July 4, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says Jamaicans may be confident that the Energy Minister Daryl Vaz...
Sizzla surprises fans with performance at Kingston Night Market in honor of International Reggae Day
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 3, 2025
In a moment that captured the spirit of International Reggae Day, reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji made a surprise appearance at the Kingston Night Market on Tuesday, July 1, thrilling unsuspecting patrons with an impromptu performance that turned the...
$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....
PNP’s Haughton hasn’t made report to political ombudsman
Jamaica Observer
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July 3, 2025
People's National Party (PNP) standard-bearer for St James West Central Dr Andre Haughton says his poster was vandalised and he is being targeted by the Jamaica Labour Party. MONTEGO BAY, St James — People’s National Party (PNP) standard-bearer...
BP Richards sounds off on mayoral race
Queens Chronicle - New York
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Borough President Donovan Richards did not hold back his thoughts on the presumptive mayoral Democratic nominee, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria), former Gov. Cuomo and Mayor Adams and more at the off-topic section of a press conference on...
PNP takes issue with 'campaign-style' ads by government ministries
Radio Jamaica
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July 3, 2025
The opposition People's National Party (PNP) has condemned the use of government resources to fund what it describes as vulgar, self-serving, political propaganda disguised as public service announcements. Opposition Spokesperson on Information...
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...
Marley Foundations inject JM$500K into Jamaica’s youth netball dream
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The rhythmic beat of Jamaican philanthropy echoed through Netball Jamaica’s headquarters this week as the Bob & Rita Marley Foundations unveiled a JM $500,000 donation to power the national Under‑21 squad’s march toward the...
Tourism Ministry welcomes LIAT flights between Montego Bay and Kingston
Radio Jamaica
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July 3, 2025
State Minister in the Tourism Ministry Delano Seiveright has welcomed the new service between Montego Bay and Kingston by LIAT Airlines. He said it will be a game-changer for Jamaica. LIAT Airlines will launch a new intra-island service next...
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...
More concern raised about absence of stand-alone political ombudsman
Radio Jamaica
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July 3, 2025
Watchdog group National Integrity Action is again raising concern over the absence of an independent Office of the Political Ombudsman. The duties of the ombudsman are being performed by a senior official at the Electoral Commission of Jamaica...
Calls mount for urgent reform of Jamaica's lockups
Radio Jamaica
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July 3, 2025
Calls are mounting for urgent reform of Jamaica's lockups following the conviction and sentencing of three cops in connection with the death of Mario Deane while in custody. Corporal Elaine Stewart, the senior cop involved, was sentenced to five...
LIAT to offer domestic flights between Montego Bay and Kingston
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 3, 2025
Domestic air travel between Montego Bay and Kingston is set to make a comeback, according to Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports, Shane Munroe. “Certainly, that is something that the Jamaican aviation industry has not seen for a very long...
Slight Drop in Air Traffic to Jamaica in 2024 – AAJ
Nationwide 90FM
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July 3, 2025
There was a slight downturn in aviation traffic to the island for 2024. That’s according to president and chief executive officer, CEO, of Airports Authority of Jamaica, Audley Deidrick. Deidrick was speaking at a virtual forum on Wednesday held...