Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles has described the slow adoption of the central bank's digital currency, JAM-DEX, as a disappointing feature of his tenure. Governor Byles is set to demit office on August 18.

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles has described leading the BOJ as an independent central bank as the major accomplishment of his tenure.He made the comment during his final Quarterly Press Briefing yesterday.

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peaking at a Labour Day project at the Barry and Lloyd Cemetery on Monday, Mayor Scott pointed to concerns about limited burial plot spaces at public cemeteries.He said the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation is looking into establishing a columbarium at the Thetford Park cemetery.

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The People’s National Party (PNP) has welcomed the announcement that the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, will be named in honour of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller.Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the announcement yesterday while addressing the naming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour building at North Street.

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This as part of a bilateral labour agreement on healthcare cooperation between the two countries.Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is leading a delegation to Ghana, where a memorandum of understanding was signed yesterday.

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The meeting follows reports of unrest among staff who have become frustrated with the delay in resolving several long-standing issues.These issues relate to, among other things, salary anomalies, non-alignment of technical officers, non-payment of eligible allowances, and uncertainty about job security.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is encouraging Jamaicans to strengthen preparedness ahead of the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

The season which runs for six months begins on June 1.

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The legacy of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller will reflect in 3 major landmarks; one of the Labour Ministry buildings in Kingston, the Western Children's Hospital in St. James and the overpass in Three Miles.  

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness gave the update today while at the renaming ceremony for the Labour Ministry building located at North Street.

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is forecast to trend upwards over the June to September quarter.

Governor Byles says this is due to the rise in international oil prices which is expected to place pressure on electricity costs in Jamaica.

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The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) is anticipating that today’s meeting with the management of the National Works Agency will reveal clear timelines and strategies to address the long-standing issues affecting workers.  Last Tuesday, the JCSA noted that 78 employees raised a range of concerns, including those relating to salary anomalies, non-alignment of technical officers, […]

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