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News Jamaica » Kingston » Economy: Committee to review flexible work hours and work-from-home policies

News channel or source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/06/05/committee-review-flexible-work-hours-work-home-policies/
Published on: Friday 05 June 2026

Parliament's Economy and Production Committee is to undertake a comprehensive review of flexible work hours and work-from-home policies. The review comes against the backdrop of increasing global ...

News Jamaica » Kingston » Economy: Terrelonge welcomes Fraser-Pryce’s participation in 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference

News channel or source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/06/05/terrelonge-welcomes-fraser-pryces-participation-11th-biennial-jamaica-diaspora-conference/
Published on: Friday 05 June 2026

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, has welcomed the participation of Jamaican track and field legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the 11th ...

News Jamaica » Kingston » Economy: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Sets Bold New KPIs as Industry Growth Accelerates

News channel or source: https://eturbonews.com/jamaica-tourism-growth-targets-edmund-bartlett-visitor-arrivals-2026/
Published on: Wednesday 03 June 2026

Jamaica's tourism sector is accelerating with new growth targets, stronger air connectivity, rising visitor arrivals, and major investment initiatives.

News Jamaica » Kingston » Economy: Jamaica holds general election as island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns

News channel or source: https://www.therepublic.com/2025/09/03/jamaica-holds-general-election-as-island-shaken-by-corruption-inequity-and-economic-concerns/
Published on: Tuesday 02 September 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica was holding a general election on Wednesday that many believe could be a defining moment for an island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns. Prime ...

News Jamaica » Kingston » Economy: Jamaica goes to polls with island shaken by corruption, inequity, economic concerns

News channel or source: https://www.newstribune.com/news/2025/sep/04/jamaica-goes-to-polls-with-island-shaken-by/
Published on: Wednesday 03 September 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Long lines were reported across Jamaica on Wednesday for a general election that many believe could be a defining moment for an island shaken by corruption, inequity and ...

News Jamaica » Kingston » Economy: Jamaica reimagines travel for the 2026 tourism season

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/jamaica-reimagines-travel-for-the-2026-tourism-season/ar-AA24gymI
Published on: Wednesday 27 May 2026

Jamaica's tourism relevance is amplified by the broader Caribbean market, where travel is a major economic force.

News Jamaica » Kingston » Economy: Jamaica Diplomats Get Tourism Briefing Ahead of Global Postings

News channel or source: https://eturbonews.com/jamaica-diplomats-get-tourism-briefing-ahead-of-global-postings/
Published on: Saturday 30 May 2026

Fifteen Jamaican Foreign Service officers preparing for overseas assignments received a comprehensive tourism briefing from the Jamaica Tourist Board. The initiative strengthens cooperation between ...

News Jamaica » Kingston » Economy: Jamaica goes to the polls as island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns

News channel or source: https://ktla.com/ap-business/ap-jamaica-holds-general-election-as-island-shaken-by-corruption-inequity-and-economic-concerns/
Published on: Wednesday 03 September 2025

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 » Kingston » Economy: Jamaica goes to the polls as island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns

News channel or source: https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-jamaica-holds-general-election-as-island-shaken-by-corruption-inequity-and-economic-concerns/
Published on: Wednesday 03 September 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Voters in Jamaica were heading to the polls on Wednesday in a general election that many believe could be a defining moment for an island shaken by corruption, inequity and ...