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Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Shockwave in Curacao: Curacao’s 0-0 draw with Jamaica on Nov 18 sealed a miracle World Cup run, with the island becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify—sparked by a 2015 coaching shift that opened the door to dual-national talent. Jamaica’s Money Pulse: Bank of Jamaica reports remittances hit US$542m in the first two months of 2026, up 4.2%, with February the highest since 2022. Fertility Focus: Health Minister Christopher Tufton says Jamaica’s fertility rate is down to about 1.3 children per woman and is pushing a National Fertility and Family Support Strategy, with targets set for 2030. Tourism Rules Catch Up: CARICOM’s hotel body is moving to regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo across the region instead of fighting them—aiming for better oversight and tax collection. Transit Disruption Abroad: A fire on tracks at New York’s Penn Station is disrupting LIRR service, with strike planning still looming.
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