Bank of Jamaica maintains policy rate at 5.50 per cent amid increased uncertainty

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), during its meetings on 27 and 30 March 2026, noted that while inflation remained below the lower limit of…

Americans now paying $4.00 a gallon for gas as Iran war rages on 

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the war against Iran spreads across the Middle East and oil prices go above US$100 a barrel, Americans are seeing the price at the pump climb. Last month Americans…

Jamaican-American Annika Ashton voted Broward County new Attorney

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJamaican-American Annika Ashton is set to become the new Broward County Attorney, marking a significant milestone for Caribbean representation in one of Florida’s largest counties. She was voted into office…

Dwindling household size highlights among Jamaica’s changing demographic features 

Reading Time: 4 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor Changes in Jamaica’s demographic features, such as a decline in household size highlights the findings of the latest Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC), which was recently completed…

CARICOM humanitarian aid to Cuba ‘fully on the way’

Reading Time: 2 minutesSt Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew, chairman of the 15-member Caribbean Community, announced Monday that the regional mechanism to deliver humanitarian assistance to Cuba is “fully on the way.”

Speaking at a news conference, Prime Minister Drew confirmed that updates on the initiative would continue, noting that the process is progressing on schedule following commitments made at CARICOM’s 50th summit in February.

Caribbean Airlines dismisses closure rumors

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCaribbean Airlines has officially dismissed rumours regarding its potential closure, assuring the public that its operations continue as normal.

In a statement released today, the airline’s Board of Directors categorically rejected reports suggesting the carrier is shutting down, noting that there have been no discussions regarding the closure of the airline.