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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), at the University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) 2025/26 Western Campus Annual Business Seminar, held at the SeaGarden Beach Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 1. With the Minister (from left) are Associate Head of School of Business Administration at UTech, Western Campus, Petula Senior; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford; UTech Western Campus’ Acting Dean of the College of Business & Management (COBAM), Olubusola Akinladejo; UTech Western Campus Administrator, Janet McLean, and students.

Government Expands Access to Tertiary Education

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is expanding access to tertiary education by investing heavily in student financing, through the revamped Student Loan Bureau (SLB). “Let me reiterate the Government's unwavering commitment to...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), is greeted by Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles (left), on arrival at the Bank's Nethersole Place headquarters, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (March 31), for the launch of the Jamaica Stock Exchange's electronic trading platform for Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Bonds. Sharing the moment is Group Chief Executive Officer, JSE, Livingstone Morris.

JSE Launches Platform for Electronic Trading of GOJ Bonds

Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, addresses Tuesday’s (March 31) quarterly press briefing held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

CPI Falls 0.9 Per Cent In February 2026

Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair (left), converses with fellow STATIN executives, during Tuesday’s (March 31) quarterly press briefing held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Sharing the conversation (from second left) are Director of the Economic Accounting Division, Chandar Henry; Acting Director of Administrative Statistics, Siomara McDonald; and Acting Deputy Director General and Director, Surveys Division, Dr. Natalee Simpson.

Unemployment Rate Dips to 3.6 Per Cent In January 2026

Economy Grew by 5.1% for July to September Quarter of 2025

Founder and Executive Director of Young Women and Men of Purpose (YWOP), Lanisia Rhoden.

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YWOP/YMOP Urges Western Jamaica Entrepreneurs to Access Training and Support

Entrepreneurs, especially those based in western Jamaica, are being encouraged to take advantage of the training and business support programmes offered through the Young Women and Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP). Founder and Executive Director, Lanisia Rhoden, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to equipping both aspiring and established entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build and grow sustainable businesses. “Persons who are...

President and Founder of Washington DC-based data analytics and business consulting company, NoBrainerData, Dr. José Miguel Guzmán, addresses the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dialogue for Development Distinguished Lecture Series 2026, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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Jamaica Urged to Reimagine Economic Model for Climate Resilience

Jamaica is being urged to craft a strategic roadmap that reimagines its economic model, enabling the nation to better withstand external shocks, particularly those driven by climate change. The call was made by President and Founder of Washington-DC-based data analytics and business consulting company NoBrainerData, Dr. José Miguel Guzmán, as he addressed the recent Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dialogue...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker (right), and Deputy CEO, Border Protection Division, Marlon Lowe, cut the ribbon to officially launch the JCA

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Jamaica Customs Agency Launches Canine Programme

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has launched its new Canine Programme, equipped with 12 staff and eight specially trained dogs that can detect firearms, ammunition, narcotics, currency and other illegal items at Jamaica’s ports. The approximately US$600,000 investment represents a crucial milestone in the JCA’s mission to safeguard the nation’s borders and facilitate safe and secure trade and travel. It...

Government Senator, Keith Duncan, making his contribution to the Appropriation Act 2026 debate in the Senate on March 27.

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Gov’t Restates Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility and Sound Debt Management

Government Senator, Keith Duncan, has reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, emphasising efforts to manage the country’s debt while implementing critical programmes and policies that safeguard and enhance the quality of life for Jamaicans. Making his contribution to the Appropriation Bill 2026 debate in the Upper House on March 27, Senator Duncan affirmed that the Government will continue to...

Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm.

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Micro Entrepreneurs to Get Help Under Community Renewal Programme

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is encouraging micro entrepreneurs in communities to reach out for support under its Community Renewal Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots business development. Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development at the PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm, said the initiative is designed to connect underserved entrepreneurs with the resources and partnerships needed to grow their enterprises....

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative in Jamaica, Natacha Marzolf, exchange copies of the Loan Contract for the Continued Public Sector Transformation Programme. A Visibility Ceremony to commemorate the loan contract between the Government and the IDB was held at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston on Friday (March 27).

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Gov’t Signs US$70-Million IDB Loan To Advance Public Sector Transformation

The Government of Jamaica has signed a US$70-million loan contract with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the Continued Public Sector Transformation Programme. The loan contract, which has an execution period of approximately six years, was finalised on February 13, 2026. A visibility ceremony to commemorate the loan contract between the Government and the IDB was held at the Ministry...

Senator Keith Duncan contributes to debate on the Appropriations bill in the Upper House on Friday (March 27).

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National Effort Should Be Focused On Increasing Productivity And Efficiency – Senator Duncan

Government Senator, Keith Duncan, says the national effort should be focused on increasing productivity and efficiency across both the public and private sectors, as this is essential to accelerating and sustaining stronger economic growth. Making his contribution to the debate on the Appropriation Bill 2026 in the Senate on March 27, he said this will drive growth, thereby increasing growth...