NHT projects $71 billion in housing expenditure, subsidy for 2026/27

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe National Housing Trust (NHT) has projected housing expenditure of approximately $50 billion in the new financial year, with a further subsidy of about $21 billion under the External Financing…

NHT extends hurricane relief loan

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Housing Trust (NHT) Hurricane Relief Loan is being extended to March 2027. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate…

Health ministry moves to digitise pharmaceutical product registration process

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving to digitise the pharmaceutical product registration process during the new financial year, which begins April 1. The aim is to ensure greater…

CXC and regional employers sign agreement to align education with global workforce demands

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) and four major regional employer bodies have signed a Partnership Engagement Agreement (PEA), marking a significant milestone in aligning the region’s formal education system with…

Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2026 launch set for Florida ahead of June staging in Montego Bay

Reading Time: 2 minutesJamaica’s global community will get an early look at plans for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference when a hybrid launch event is held in Florida later this month.

The event, hosted by Oliver Mair, Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, at 5:00 pm at Miramar City Hall. It is intended to update Jamaican nationals overseas on preparations for the major conference set for June.

European Central Banks keep interest rates steady for another month

Reading Time: 2 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor Central Banks across Europe have kept interest rates steady for another month, with the European Central Bank (ECB) leading the way. The ECB has opted to keep interest…