Jamaicans in the Middle East advised to be extremely cautious as situation worsens

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson-Smith, has outlined that the Government of Jamaica continues to monitor with concern the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East, which has further deteriorated in recent days.

Johnson Smith said the government hopes for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urges calm and restraint for the protection of civilian life.

$4B allocated for expansion, upgrading of health facilities

Reading Time: 2 minutesExpansion and upgrading of hospitals and health centres across the island, under the Prevention and Care Management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Project, will be advanced in the new fiscal year…

CDB says Caribbean economies face modest growth in 2026 amid global uncertainty

Reading Time: 3 minutesCaribbean economies recorded slower growth in 2025 amid intensifying global uncertainty, climate shocks, and fiscal pressures, according to Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) findings shared Tuesday at the bank’s Annual News Conference.

Presenting a review of the bank’s 2025 performance and the economic outlook for 2026, Jason Cotton, acting deputy director of economics, noted that growth across the region decelerated last year as external conditions became less supportive and downside risks materialised.

Dr Alfred Dawes salutes 50 years of Jamaica-Cuba health partnership

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs Jamaica marks 50 years of health collaboration with the Government and people of Cuba, Opposition Spokesperson on Health, Alfred Dawes, is calling on the nation to pause in reflection…

Dr Dayton Campbell launches post-hurricane housing initiative in Bethel Town

Reading Time: 2 minutesMember of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland Dr Dayton Campbell has officially launched a major housing recovery initiative with the handing over of the first newly constructed home in Bethel Town….

CXC to host inaugural regional education conference and ministerial forum in Jamaica

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will host its inaugural Regional Education Conference and Ministerial Forum in Jamaica this month. The events are scheduled for March 16 to 19 at The…