Jamaica News News Jamaica » Economy: Jamaica is making progress
JAMAICA’S national conversation about development often hinges on a simple question: Are things getting better? It is the right question, but no longer enough. With fewer than five years until 2030 we ...
News Jamaica » Economy: Jamaica turns climate lessons into long-term climate action
When Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica in October 2025, the damage was staggering. The storm caused an estimated US$8.8 billion in economic losses, around 41 per cent of the country's 2024 GDP. But as ...
News Jamaica » Economy: Jamaica Tourism Minister Delivers Presentation on Caring Economy
Today, the Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivered the Sectoral Debate Closing Presentation at Gordon House in Kingston under the theme, “Building a Caring Economy through ...
News Jamaica » Economy: Jamaica bets big on creative economy growth
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce calls for more support to be given to Jamaican athletes after their retirement DAY THREE of the Jamaican Diaspora conference focussed on leveraging the ...
News Jamaica » Economy: Tourism Enhancement Fund Boosts Jamaica Economy by JD1 Billion
Jamaica’s economy has received a J$1 billion boost through the Tourism Enhancement Fund’s (TEF) Speed Networking initiative since its launch in 2016, announced Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett ...
News Jamaica » Economy: Jamaica goes to the polls as island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Voters in Jamaica ...
News Jamaica » Economy: Jamaica's finance minister’s appointment as deputy managing director of the IMF, a first for the region, brings plaudits and some local concerns
On August 26, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva announced the appointment of Jamaica’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Nigel Clarke, as the IMF's ...
News Jamaica » Economy: Jamaica’s population grew by just 600 in 2025 – PIOJ
Jamaica’s population was estimated at 2,764,200 at the end of 2025 when compared with 2,763,600 in 2024. This indicates a net population increase of just 600 persons and a growth rate of 0.0 per cent ...