The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) projects that the initial impact of rising US tariffs on prices in Jamaica will be minimal. “In assessing the near-term outlook, the Monetary Policy…
BOJ Monetary Policy Committee Agrees to Reduce the Policy Rate by 25 Basis Points
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously agreed to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points from six per cent to 5.75 per cent per annum, effective May…
Positive Growth Outlook for the Short to Medium Term
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is projected that the economy will grow within the range of 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent in…
Guilty verdict in Mario Deane case a win for Jamaica’s rule of law – DPP
Despite the over-decade timeline in the Mario Deane trial, which included systemic delays,…
Finance Minister optimistic banks will fall in line with BOJ rate cut
Finance Minister Fayval Williams is relying on the relationship between the Bank of Jamaica…
$420 Million Secured for Second CNG Plant at JUTC Spanish Town Depot
An investment of $420 million is being made by Jamaica’s largest independent power supplier, InterEnergy Group, for the development of the second compressed natural gas (CNG) facility, at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s…
Businessman accused of fraud over vehicle purchase offered $1.5m bail
A businessman accused of collecting over $3 million and failing to deliver a motor vehicle…
Trump threatens 50% tariff on EU goods, 25% on iPhones
US President Donald Trump has said he is recommending a 50% tariff on all goods from the…
JFJ welcomes guilty verdict for cops in Mario Deane case
Executive Director of human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice, Mickel Jackson, has…
16 guns, more than 250 rounds of ammunition seized at Kingston warehouse
The police are reporting the seizure of 16 firearms and over 250 rounds of ammunition at a…