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May 1, 2024 · By: Latonya Linton, May 1, 2024. Preliminary gross earnings from tourism are estimated at a record US$4.38 billion for fiscal year 2023/24 as the sector continues its exponential growth. Stopover arrivals are projected at 2.96 million,...
2 days ago · Jamaican shot to death in Queens, NY. May 9, 2024. NEW YORK, United States — A 25-year-old Jamaican man was reportedly shot to death in Jamaica, Queens in New York earlier this week.
Apr 15, 2024 · Overview. Jamaica has been a highly indebted economy for decades. Since 2013, the government (GOJ) has successfully implemented fiscal consolidation measures, reducing the public debt-to-GDP ratio by more than 60 percentage points to 75.5 percent in 2023 – the lowest level in 25 years. Prudent macroeconomic management, anchored in debt ...
Apr 30, 2024 · By: Okoye Henry, April 30, 2024. The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) has been lauded for its crucial support to farmers, especially during times of drought, by State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,...
5 days ago · Posted on April 29, 2024 by OPM Communications. “I am pleased to declare Jamaica a STEM island with a vision of fostering innovation, driving economic growth and empowering our people to thrive in the global knowledge economy.”. – Prime Minister Holness Prime Minister Andrew Holness has proudly declared Jamaica a ‘STEM Island’.
Apr 16, 2024 · Fitch Ratings Agency, today, March 5, 2024, upgraded Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-’, with the outlook remaining “Positive”. The rating upgrade results from the Government’s continued... By: Ministry of Finance and Public Service.
6 days ago · MONTEGO BAY, St James — Having a global mindset is crucial in Jamaican businesses growing and achieving success, but any decision to expand internationally m...
