The Jamaican economy is expected to further contract by an estimated 3 to 4% in the April to June quarter relative to the same period last year. 

This after the economy contracted by an estimated 5.9% during the January to March 2026 quarter when compared to the same period in 2025.

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Thousands of people who lost important documents due to Hurricane Melissa have  replaced them under an initiative by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA).

Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation Audrey Marks gave the update during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate.

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The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says the tourism sector could be negatively impacted if the Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are not brought under control.

Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry made the statement while answering questions at a press conference yesterday.

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Some 1.1 million motor vehicle registrations have now been processed online under the Government’s Digital Transformation Programme.

Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister, Audrey Marks provided the update yesterday during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament.

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The National Works Agency and the Jamaica Civil Service Association are to meet next Tuesday May 26 to discuss a number of concerns raised by workers.

As a result , the JCSA is urging members to return to work today pending discussions with management and the finance ministry.

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Beneficiaries of container homes from government will be given grants to pay for construction of the bases for the units.

Minister with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements Robert Montague gave the update while viewing the units that recently arrived in island.

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This as Jamaica Post, which offers logistics and shipping services at post offices, recently implemented the duty paid solution. Minister of Efficiency, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, Audrey Marks made the announcement during her Sectoral debate presentation in Parliament today.

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The Meteorological Service says it's actively monitoring emerging climate patterns indicating the expected development of an El Niño phenomenon, which could influence rainfall and temperature conditions across the island in the coming months. While Jamaica experienced above-average rainfall across much of the traditional dry season between January and April, recent observations have shown a shift toward warmer and drier conditions in several areas of the country.

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The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy contracted by an estimated 5.9% during the January to March 2026 quarter when compared to the same period in 2025.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry gave the update at a quarterly press briefing this morning.

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The Government has revamped the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) to speed up the delivery of social protection benefits to vulnerable families.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., said the changes undertaken have reduced the excessive bureaucracy, resulting in faster processing of applications and support to those in need.

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