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13 May, 2026
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Jamaica seeks new storm bond as hurricane season loomsÂ
Jamaica plans to restore its catastrophe bond coverage ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, according to experts.
They expect the country to raise around US$150 million in new parametric…
13 May, 2026
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Bank of Jamaica advances plans for new facility beside French Embassy on Hillcrest
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has launched a tender for architectural and engineering consultants to design and oversee the construction of a new business continuity centre (BCC) on a 3.2-acre property…
13 May, 2026
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Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and ministers quit
LONDON (AP):
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted yesterday that he has no intention of resigning as calls grew louder within his Labour Party for him to step down and some junior members of his…
13 May, 2026
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France’s Macron unveils US$27-billion investment in AfricaÂ
NAIROBI (AP):
French President Emmanuel Macron announced new investments in Africa as a partnership summit closed yesterday in Kenya with calls for mutual respect and new, revamped ties that France…
13 May, 2026
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Tru-Juice 5K targets record support to aid Linstead Public Hospital
After raising a record $8.2 million for the Linstead Public Hospital last year, the Tru-Juice 5K Run/Walk is returning on Sunday, June 7, with organisers aiming to surpass last year’s turnout of 4,800…
13 May, 2026
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Friday licensing deadline for beverage firms under new sugar tax
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has extended the deadline for manufacturers of non-alcoholic sweetened beverages (NASBs) to obtain licences under the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) regime to Friday,…
13 May, 2026
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Mama Inez at 100: Gregory Park mother figure celebrated for lifetime of love
For generations of residents in the Gregory Park community of Portmore, St Catherine, Inez Johnson, affectionately called ‘Mama Inez’, has been far more than a caregiver.
13 May, 2026
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EU official warns of potential jet fuel shortage in the long term
— The European Union's energy commissioner said Wednesday that while there is no immediate threat to jet fuel supplies, the possibility of a longer-term shortage cannot be ruled…
13 May, 2026
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Two St Catherine residents fined for transporting pineapples without required receipts
Two St Catherine residents have been fined $200,000 each or sentenced to 30 days in prison after pleading guilty to transporting 180 pineapples without the required receipts.