JAMAICA-ECONOMY-Jamaica economy grew by over one per cent

Jamaica Stock Exchange’s prep/primary game on the move

On Monday, June 30, 2025, students aged 8–12 gathered at the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) headquarters in Kingston for the third awards ceremony of the JSE’s Prep/Primary Stock Market Game. Though schools are currently on summer break, students...

Jamaica to initiate early talks on extension of Sangster Airport concession

The Jamaican government will be giving early consideration to extending the concession agreement under which the Sangster Airport is managed. The concession, lasting 30 years, is due to expire by 2034. The Montego Bay-based airport is operated by...

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Westmoreland, Jamaica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dave Griffith, who sent in this lovely shot from his hotel in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo somewhere in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with...

Jamaica’s economy expands 1.1% in Q1

JAMAICA’S economy expanded by 1.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) said on Thursday, as the country implemented sweeping changes to its national accounting framework in line...

Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson is in red-hot form heading into the Diamond League athletics meeting in Eugene, Oregon

Jamaica's economy grew 1.1% in first quarter of 2025

Jamaica's economy grew by 1.1% in the first three months of 2025 when compared with the similar period last year. According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), the increase was mainly driven by a 2% rise in goods production and a...

Jamaican jockeys shine at Century Mile

Dane Nelson. DANE “Warrior Chief” Nelson, a renowned Jamaican champion jockey, has once again demonstrated his exceptional skills by securing a feature win at Century Mile in Canada. On Friday, June 27, 2025, Nelson rode Itsallgoodman, trained by...

Jamaica adopts new methodologies to estimate GDP

Jamaica has adopted new statistical methodologies for estimating economic performance. The System of National Accounts 2008 “better reflect the international standards and comparability of our estimates,” said the acting head of Statin, Leesha...

Sobers, Alexander to attend 49th CARICOM conference in Jamaica

Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Sean Sobers and a delegation from Trinidad and Tobago which includes Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander, leaves today to attend the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of...

United Oil & Gas seeks partner for Jamaica exploration amid cash flow issues

United Oil & Gas is reportedly experiencing significant cash flow problems and needs a partner in order to conduct oil exploration in Jamaica. According to its 2024 financial report, the company's auditor says it is facing an acute liquidity risk....

Jamaica’s U19s Lose Opening Game of Regional Tournament

Jamaica made a losing start to their campaign in the West Indies Rising Stars Under 19 Tournament in St. Kitts, on Thursday. The young Jamaicans suffered a 13 run defeat to the United States at St. Mary’s Park. The USA batted first and posted 209...

FULL RIDE

THE NATIONAL Tackle Football Association (NTFA) announced that four Jamaican athletes have been offered full-ride scholarships following a recent gridiron football showcase held at the UWI Mona Bowl in collaboration with the Sul Ross State...

1 dead, 2 injured in Jamaica, Queens stabbing

Updated on: July 5, 2025 / 9:35 AM EDT / CBS New York 1 dead, 2 injured in Jamaica, Queens stabbing 1 dead, 2 injured in Jamaica, Queens stabbing 00:28 One man is dead and two others were hurt in a stabbing incident in Queens. It happened just...

Golden breakthrough! Nallapati & Trehan claim Jamaica’s first CASA title

Inside the bustling courts of the South Sound Squash Club, captain Sanjana Nallapati and vice‑captain Mehar Trehan etched their names in Caribbean sporting lore. The top‑seeded pair, displaying “skill, fitness, and seamless coordination,” fended...

U‑19 Earthquake! USA topple Jamaica as Barbados roar into title defense

The curtain rose on the Rising Stars Men’s Under‑19 50‑Over Championships in Basseterre, St Kitts with fireworks far beyond the July sky. Day One delivered a headline‑grabbing upset for the USA, a crushing statement from defending champions...

Growth & Jobs | Wisynco commissions new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant

WISYNCO GROUP Limited, one of Jamaica’s leading manufacturers and distributors of fast-moving consumer goods, proudly announces the commissioning of its newest manufacturing facility, marking a major milestone in its 60th anniversary year. The...

Caribbean Matters: The celebration of Hosay in Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. The Caribbean region is a rich and...

Jamaica Bag Two Medals at Caribbean Squash Champs

Team Jamaica bagged two individual medals at the end of the individual section of the Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships currently underway in the Cayman Islands. Vice-captain Mehar Trehan took silver when she lost 3-2 against...

Immigration Corner | What are my rights as a parent?

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, My two daughters who live with me in Jamaica are visiting their mother in New Jersey. She is threatening to not send them back to Jamaica. What are my rights as a parent? What is the process to ensure my custody rights?...