BOJ maintains policy rate at 5.5% amid continuing global uncertainty and growing inflation risks

Reading Time: 3 minutesDuring its meetings on 19 and 20 May 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC/“the Committee”) of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) noted that the inflation outlook remains highly uncertain amid…

WHO worried about Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe World Health Organisation director-general openly worried Tuesday over the “scale and speed” of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths — to at least 134 — and more than 500 suspected 

The virus spread undetected for weeks after the first known death as authorities tested for a more common type of Ebola and came up negative, health experts and aid workers said.

Woman charged for allegedly stealing millions from her job

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 52-year-old woman who worked as an assistant manager at a St Andrew business establishment has been charged by the police for allegedly stealing $3.5 million from her job and failing to pay back the money.

Charged with larceny as a servant and obtaining credit by fraud is Mischel Howard of Stony Hill, St Andrew.

Minister encourages Jamaicans to participate in Labour Day activities

Reading Time: 3 minutesMinister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange is encouraging Jamaicans across the island to participate in Labour Day 2026 activities under the theme ‘One People, One Purpose, In…

Financial Relief for Families: NHF Pays Over 30,000 health claims for children annually

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs Jamaica observes Child Month 2026 under the theme ‘Prioritise Our Children’s Mental Health: Strong Minds, Safer Future’, the National Health Fund (NHF) is highlighting its continued support for children’s…

PNP condemns $57B NHT drawdown extension, warns core mandate under threat

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe People’s National Party has condemned the Government’s decision during the debate in the House of Representatives yesterday to approve yet another five-year extension of the annual drawdown of $11.4…