Jamaica records US$2.4b in earnings from 2.3 million visitor arrivals since January

Reading Time: 2 minutesJamaica has welcomed approximately 2.3 million visitors since the start of 2025, generating US$2.4 billion in earnings. This was disclosed by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, who further reported that the…

Government commits to food security, touts irrigation, solar investments as key to Jamaica’s agricultural future

Reading Time: 2 minutesPrime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to national food security through major agricultural investments, highlighting the Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project as a cornerstone initiative aimed at unlocking economic value in farmland, improving water access, and building long-term resilience in the sector.

Holness emphasised that the national conversation around water access in Jamaica is often skewed, stressing the need for his administration to provide context and clarity on the government’s efforts in addressing the issue.

Two men charged for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act

Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Friday, July 4, a police team intercepted two motor vehicles along the Port Morant main road in St Thomas. One of the vehicles, being driven by 39-year-old Brenton Ledgister of Longwood, St Elizabeth, was searched. During the search of the vehicle, more than 1,400 pounds of compressed ganja were found and more than JM$150,000 in cash.

The Repair Campaign backs Holness’ petition to King Charles in reparations fight

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Repair Campaign has welcomed Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ announcement of a petition to King Charles this week, a move that could bring long overdue reparations for the Caribbean region…

MoBay Airport’s proposed US$385M bond offer gets positive Moody’s rating

Reading Time: 2 minutes     Proceeds will be used to fund the airport’s continued expansion  Durrant Pate/Contributor International credit ratings agency, Moody’s, has assigned a Ba3 rating with a positive outlook to the proposed issuance…

TAJ discontinuing cheque acceptance 

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it will no longer accept cheques as a method of payment for taxes and other public monies, effective September 1. However,…