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Economists see room for BOJ to loosen grip on rates
Jamaica Observer
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August 17, 2025
Bank of Jamaica. JAMAICA’S annual inflation rate has dipped below the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) 4 to 6 per cent target band for a second-consecutive month, registering at 3.3 per cent in July 2025 in what analysts say could open the door for more...
Market gains drive Sagicor Group’s earnings
Jamaica Observer
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August 17, 2025
Sagicor Group Jamaica grew its second-quarter net profit by 60 per cent.. A strong rebound in the financial markets and repricing of insurance products contributed to a 60 per cent improvement in Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited’s (SJ) consolidated...
Jamaicans hell-bent on being doctors battle blackouts in Cuba
Jamaica Observer
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August 17, 2025
SOME Jamaicans hell-bent on becoming top-notch, high-quality doctors are making the most of the opportunity to study medicine in Cuba, but that comes with its own set of challenges. In the Spanish-speaking country these Jamaicans are able to...
How to Make the Most of Stock Market Illiquidity
Jamaica Observer
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August 17, 2025
. On the stock market, liquidity is like oxygen — you only notice it when it’s absent. While Jamaica’s capital markets have made impressive strides, and the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is often ranked as the most liquid in the Caribbean, it...
PNP plots Corporate Area surprise
Jamaica Observer
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August 17, 2025
People’s National Party supporters gather for the political party’s final parish rally in Cross Roads, St Andrew, on Saturday. (Photo: Karl Mclarty) BUOYED by a massive crowd which turned out for its final parish rally in Cross Roads, St Andrew,...
Jamaican Students Continue to Excel in CAPE
Jamaica Information Service
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August 16, 2025
Jamaican students continue to achieve high pass rates in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). For CAPE Unit 1, there were 29,670 subject entries with a pass rate of 96.2 per cent, while for Unit 2, there were 12,500 subject...
Editorial | Escaping Jamaica’s low-growth loop
The Gleaner
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August 17, 2025
When Jamaicans vote in the general election on September 3 the stakes will be high for the policies of the government they choose will carry generational consequences. For half a century, the island’s economy has been stuck in low gear. Per capita...
PNP Meeting | Witter promises educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for Kingston Western residents
The Gleaner
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August 17, 2025
People's National Party representative Joseph 'Bunny' Witter has promised increased educational and entrepreneurial opportunities if he wins the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) stronghold of Kingston Western. He also said he hopes to help build...
Home on trend: Spaces Jamaica spotlights summer designs
The Gleaner
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August 16, 2025
For many, home isn’t just an address, it’s a feeling of comfort and security. It can also reflect a lifestyle that evolves from basic shelter to a place where rest, relaxation, luxury, and entertainment take precedence. “Home is where you go to...
1,833 Land Titles Issued to Resettled Persons by Bauxite Companies Since 2012
Jamaica Information Service
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August 16, 2025
A total of 1,833 certificates of title have been issued by bauxite mining companies to resettled persons since 2012. These include 154 issued in 2024, according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). This information is contained in the...
28 New Immigration Officers Join Jamaica’s Border Security Front Line
Jamaica Information Service
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August 16, 2025
A total of 28 new immigration officers are now equipped to serve on the nation’s front line of border protection, following their successful completion of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) training programme. This cohort...
Jamaica Paralympic Association launches grass-roots training camps
Jamaica Observer
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August 16, 2025
THE Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) is set to host two intensive training camps this month, aimed at expanding opportunities for para athletes, coaches, and officials while laying the foundation for long-term growth in Paralympic sport across...
Sha’Carri Richardson, FloJo Overlooked as Jamaican Track Champion Gets Crowned by Chicago Bears Star
Essentially Sports
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August 16, 2025
Last year, Sha’Carri Richardson stood atop the sprinting world, claiming gold in the Women’s 4x100m Relay and silver in the 100m. But 2025 has tested the 25-year-old like never before. A February injury derailed her season, turning it into a...
Civitella Ranieri Foundation Welcomes New Fellow: Jamaican Poet Yashika Graham
South Florida Caribbean News
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August 16, 2025
2025 Writing Fellow Yashika Graham at the Civitella Ranieri castle in Umbria Italy UMBRIA, ITALY – Jamaican poet Yashika Graham has been awarded a 2025 Writing Fellowship by the prestigious Civitella Ranieri Foundation. She joins an elite...
Jamaica Association of Maryland hosts Independence gala
The Gleaner
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August 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson, has lauded the Jamaica Association of Maryland (JAM) for its unwavering commitment to transforming lives in both Jamaica and Maryland over the past...
‘Jamaica Love’ manifesto projects are fiscally sustainable — PNP
Jamaica Observer
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August 15, 2025
PNP President Mark Golding (right) with party spokespersons (from left) Dayton Campbell, Damion Crawford and Julian Robinson at the launch of the party’s manifesto on Tuesday. (Photo: Naphtali Junior) KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s...
Jamaica’s New Local First Policy Boosts Tourism Investment And Community Engagement
Recently Heard
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August 15, 2025
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Jamaica’s New Local First Policy Boosts Tourism Investment And Community Engagement Published on August 15, 2025 By announcing the Local First policy, Jamaica intends to position the country as an Executive luxury tourism hub...
Jamaica Plain celebrates 10 years of music, culture and community with Porchfest
WGBH - Massachusetts
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August 15, 2025
The 10th annual Jamaica Plain Porchfest kicks off Saturday, bringing hours of musical performances, dance and storytelling to the neighborhood’s porches, green spaces and community hubs. “It’s a beautiful way to build community,” said Tiniqua...
Sha’Carri Richardson Faces Jamaican Trouble as 3X Olympic Champion Confirms Diamond League Spot
Essentially Sports
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August 15, 2025
Sha’Carri Richardson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stand on opposite paths this summer, yet their seasons are heading toward the same destination in Tokyo. Richardson, the defending 100-meter world champion, has endured a difficult year marked by...
Angela Zhang | Rare earths are China’s trump card
The Gleaner
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August 17, 2025
China’s weaponisation of rare earths has emerged as a major flash point in US-China trade negotiations. These critical materials, especially the high-performance magnets they make possible, are vital components in electric vehicles, wind turbines,...