The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) now anticipates that the country’s economy will fully recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa within two to three years, faster than the previously projected three to four years. BOJ Governor Richard Byles said the improved …
The Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey IV (JHLS IV) is well under way, as the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) undertakes a comprehensive study to assess the health status of the Jamaican population and inform health policy. Led by Professor Trevor …
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) says there were 17 registered insurance companies in the country as at the end of September last year. The commission revealed that these included six life insurance companies and 11 general insurance companies …
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced on Thursday that the country’s minimum wage will increase from $16,000 to $17,000, effective July 1, a smaller rise than the previously planned $18,500. Speaking during the Budget Debate in the House of …
Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles, will highlight Jamaica’s economic turnaround and the implications for regional growth, at the annual Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit scheduled for March 24 to 25. The two-day virtual event, to …
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with members of the diplomatic corps to address shared priorities and challenges. She made the pledge …
Repairs have been completed on the water main that broke in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood and turned part of Columbus Avenue into a muddy river on Tuesday. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) announced Thursday morning that water had …
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