STATIN records hike in importation of essential items/emergency-related goods following passage of Hurricane Melissa
STATIN records hike in importation of essential items/emergency-related goods following passage of Hurricane Melissa
Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair gave an update on the merchandise trade data during a quarterly press briefing at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston this morning.
She explained that following the category 5 system last October, emergency-related
Star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw headlines Reggae Girls squad for CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers
Star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw headlines Reggae Girls squad for CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers
Star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw headlines Jamaica’s Reggae Girls squad for the upcoming CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers against Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana next month.
Fitz-Henley welcomes improvement in Jamaica’s Housing Quality Index
Fitz-Henley welcomes improvement in Jamaica’s Housing Quality Index
State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says though there is much more to be done, an indication from the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, that there has been an improvement in the country's Housing Quality Index, HQI is welcomed news.
Jahvy Ambassador among industry players supporting Reggae Boyz
Jahvy Ambassador among industry players supporting Reggae Boyz
Music producer Jahvy Ambassador is expressing confidence in Jamaica’s chances in today’s crucial matchup against the Democratic Republic of Congo, predicting a victory for the Reggae Boyz.
Students tour 2 Sandals resorts in St. Ann through Tourism in Schools Programme
Students tour 2 Sandals resorts in St. Ann through Tourism in Schools Programme
Students from schools across Jamaica recently enjoyed exciting, hands-on learning experiences during visits to Sandals Dunn's River and Sandals Royal Plantation in St. Ann, recently.
The tour formed part of the resorts’ Tourism in Schools Programme, which aims to expose students to different careers
St. Ann emerging as one of Jamaica’s fastest growing investment hubs- Seiveright
St. Ann emerging as one of Jamaica’s fastest growing investment hubs- Seiveright
State Minister for Investment Delano Seiveright says St. Ann is emerging as one of Jamaica's fastest growing investment hubs.
Pointing to expansions across housing, infrastructure, commerce and large-scale private sector development, Mr. Seiveright, says the parish is experiencing sustained growth,
Investigations progressing into misuse of UHWI’s tax exemption status to facilitate importation of goods for private companies
Investigations progressing into misuse of UHWI’s tax exemption status to facilitate importation of goods for private companies
The hospital's Acting Chief Executive Officer Eric Hosin, made the statement during this morning's sitting of parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The UHWI was flagged by the auditor general for the alleged breach which contributed to losses of over $20 million.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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The seizure valued at approximately J$1.65 billion, follows a coastal interception on Saturday March 21.
Charged are 39-year-old Lucio Henry, 34-year-old Arith Lopez, and 22-year-old Klein Sinclair, all fishermen of Colombian addresses.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Shanice Gibbs
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Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair gave an update on the merchandise trade data during a quarterly press briefing at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston this morning.
She explained that following the category 5 system last October, emergency-related items such as those linked to energy supply, communication and temporary shelter saw notable import increases.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Dwight Fraser
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Star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw headlines Jamaica’s Reggae Girls squad for the upcoming CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers against Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana next month.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Viviene Stewart
Entertainment
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Music producer Jahvy Ambassador is expressing confidence in Jamaica’s chances in today’s crucial matchup against the Democratic Republic of Congo, predicting a victory for the Reggae Boyz.