The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) expects borrowers to fall behind on loan payments in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, with non-performing loans (NPLs) projected to double. The central bank said the fallout from…
Rum industry takes a shot
The Jamaican rum industry projects a double-digit decline in output for the 2025-2026 season, a blow reverberating across the sugar and spirits sectors due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Christopher Gentles, general…
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack across Ukraine
Russia has carried out a massive overnight attack on several Ukrainian cities, a day after…
Professor proposes disaster tourism to help with post-hurricane recovery
A university professor is calling for more structured visitor access to communities ravaged…
Coffee farmers say grant funding needed to revive industry
Hit with losses estimated at $1 billion from the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa,…
Man Remanded, Psychiatric Evaluation Ordered in Clarendon Schoolgirl Abduction Case
The man accused of abducting a six-year-old girl from her school in Clarendon has been […] The post Man Remanded, Psychiatric Evaluation Ordered in Clarendon Schoolgirl Abduction Case appeared first on McKoysNews.
St Elizabeth Man Arrested After 14 Years for Deadly 2011 Shooting
A major breakthrough has been made in one of Middle Quarters’ most tragic crimes, as […] The post St Elizabeth Man Arrested After 14 Years for Deadly 2011 Shooting appeared first on McKoysNews.
JDF engineers helping to rebuild in Accompong Town
By Kimone Witter Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)…
University student charged for crash that killed four, offered $800,000 bail
University student Kengu Black, has been charged for the deadly collision along the P. J….
Two men killed in Manchester gun attack
The Manchester police are investigating a double murder which occurred along Manchester Road…