Executive Chairman of Market Research Services, Don Anderson made the disclosure while presenting the confidence indices for the 1st quarter of 2026, at the Terra Nova Hotel, in Kingston this morning. Mr. Anderson explained that while consumer confidence has risen, it is not yet at pre-hurricane Melissa levels.
As geopolitical tensions divert tourism traffic to the Caribbean, there is concern that there may not be sufficient hotel rooms in Western Jamaica to meet visitor demand.
The deceased has been identified as 14-year-old Kayland Doyle of bath St. Thomas. Lawmen said the incident occurred at the transport centre and stemmed from an altercation which started at school.
His renewed call follows a surge in school violence. The most recent incident took place yesterday in St. Thomas, where a Seaforth High student 14-year-old, Kayland Doyle was reportedly stabbed to death by another pupil.
Three students have been taken into custody in relation to the stabbing death of a Seaforth High student in Morant Bay, St. Thomas yesterday.
The deceased has been identified as 14-year-old Kayland Doyle of Bath, St. Thomas.