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Proposed legislation would establish security obligations and penalties aimed at protecting systems before breaches occur as Jamaica modernizes its national cyber-defence framework. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is moving toward a dedicated Cybersecurity Act that would impose security obligations on entities and individuals responsible for systems that collect, store and process data, as the Government seeks […]

Nine organizations selected from nearly 100 applicants will pursue projects focused on economic opportunity, peace and security, human rights and stronger communities. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nine Jamaican organizations have secured a combined J$22.9 million from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for community projects aimed at expanding economic opportunity, advancing peacebuilding and strengthening resilience across […]

CLARENDON, Jamaica — Capleton will bring his high-energy reggae and dancehall catalogue to The Wharf Estate on Saturday, October 31, when Appleton Estate LIVEWIRE stages its first Clarendon edition. The veteran Jamaican performer is the headline act for the Halloween-night event, which is scheduled to run from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Capleton Takes the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica needs an interoperable payment platform that can move money instantly between citizens and strengthen the Government’s ability to deliver emergency cash support. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the development of a universal payment system in Jamaica that would allow people to transfer money immediately […]

Four infant schools in western Jamaica will receive modern school gardens designed to introduce young children to agriculture, food production and practical learning. KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is expanding agricultural education to some of the country’s youngest students, with plans to establish modern school gardens at four infant schools in western Jamaica. […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is examining counter-cyclical support for businesses and economic activity while seeking to preserve Jamaica’s hard-won macroeconomic stability. KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican Government is considering targeted measures to accelerate economic recovery as Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the country’s fiscal position provides room for carefully designed support without […]

The Esri and National Geographic Society collaboration will equip geography teachers with digital mapping tools as Jamaica expands the use of geographic information systems in education and national development. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eight Jamaican high schools are set to pilot the MapMakers programme, a global initiative designed to modernise geography education by giving teachers and […]

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Jamaican roots reggae singer Chezidek will return to Abidjan on Friday, October 23, as his 2026 Africa Tour continues across the continent. The concert at AZK Live follows an earlier tour stop in Togo and marks Chezidek’s first appearance in the Ivorian capital in eight years. Roots Reggae Returns to Abidjan […]

Bank of Jamaica Governor Dr. Brian Langrin says reconstruction and easing constraints in agriculture, tourism and mining should support stronger growth, while inflation remains above the central bank’s target. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s economic growth is expected to strengthen in the 2027/28 fiscal year as reconstruction gathers pace and constraints affecting major productive sectors ease, […]

Government officials say affordability, unregistered land, informal settlements, infrastructure and access to jobs are shaping efforts to expand housing options for lower-income Jamaicans. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is pursuing a range of measures aimed at widening access to housing as affordability, land titling, informal settlements and infrastructure continue to complicate the country’s housing challenge. Chief […]