Historic Pedro Plains Irrigation Project launched, over 1,000 farmers to receive titles

Reading Time: 2 minutesMinister of Agriculture and Fisheries Floyd Green says the Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project will be the largest irrigation scheme in the Caribbean, once completed.

Green also announced that over 1,000 land titles will be issued to farmers in areas where irrigation pipes will be installed, as most of the land along the proposed route is currently untitled and unregistered.

Julian Robinson bashes government over proposed Sangster Airport deal

Reading Time: 3 minutesOpposition Spokesperson for Finance, Julian Robinson, is raising concerns about the government’s economic policies, decrying what he has described as “the pledging away of future government revenues to meet today’s…

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,…

Caribbean leads in reducing AIDS-related deaths globally, but progress on reducing new infections slow

Reading Time: 3 minutesData from the latest Global AIDS Update Report, released by UNAIDS, shows the Caribbean recorded a 62% reduction in AIDS-related deaths, between 2010 and 2024, the steepest decline among eight…

EU waits on Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo

Reading Time: 4 minutesBRUSSELS (Reuters) The European Union braced on Friday for a possible letter from U.S. President Donald Trump, outlining planned duties on his largest trade and investment partner after a broadening…

US senator says United, JetBlue partnership could harm competition

Reading Time: < 1 minute(Reuters) Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal said a proposed partnership between United Airlines and smaller JetBlue Airways could harm competition and lead to fewer and more expensive options for consumers. In…

Trump trade war | Tariff deadlines and key upcoming events

Reading Time: 2 minutes(Reuters) The twists and turns in U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have not only rattled global financial markets but have also taken investors on a roller-coaster ride. Adding to…