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Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, opens the 2026-2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 10. Williams is scheduled to close the debate on Tuesday.
March 10, 2026

Gov't proposes pension reform that could unlock $21 billion for private investment - Finance Minister

The Government is proposing to increase the limit on pension fund investments in private companies, a move expected to unlock more than $21 billion in additional capital for private sector and…
The Bank of Jamaica.
March 10, 2026

Williams: BOJ to launch website allowing Jamaicans to compare bank fees

Jamaicans are expected to find it easier to compare banking fees and switch accounts when a new comparison website is launched this year as part of financial sector reforms. Finance Minister Fayval…
Hugh Reid, managing director of JN Life Insurance
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Micro-pensions offer path to wider retirement coverage, says insurance expert

Hugh Reid, managing director of JN Life Insurance Company Limited, says the introduction of a micro pension scheme in Jamaica could significantly expand retirement coverage and help the country avoid…
Wayne Swaby, president of The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA)
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | AJAA eyes growth, deeper impact through JN Bank Affinity Savings Club

The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations in Canada (AJAA) is exploring a possible enhanced partnership with the JN Group, through the JN Bank Canada Representative Office, to advance its community…
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill (left), engages in discussion with Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis (centre), and Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Europea
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JBDC launches ‘Biz Wiz’ online platform to boost entrepreneurship

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), officially launched its online learning platform, designed to transform businesses through entrepreneurship education. Dubbed ‘JBDC Biz Wiz’, the…
Averell French from Mount Pleasant Chocolate speaking with a buyer during the trade show.
March 10, 2026

Growth & Jobs | J’can chocolatiers take fine cocoa products to global stage at Chocoa Amsterdam

Three Jamaican chocolatiers travelled to CHOCOA 2026, one of the largest global chocolate tradeshows and part of Amsterdam Cocoa Week, to promote Jamaican-made, single origin, fine-flavoured chocolate…
Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force.
March 10, 2026

Chief of Defence staff announces memoir

Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), has announced the forthcoming publication of her first memoir, Life, Duty and Command – a personal…
March 10, 2026

Immigration Corner | Resuming British citizenship after a renunciation

Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know if it is possible to resume your British nationality after having renounced it. If possible could you please explain the process. Thanks. J.S. Dear J.S., In some…
March 10, 2026

Immigration Corner | Marine engineer wants to join Canada’s military. Is it possible?

Dear Miss Powell, I am an engineer with a master’s degree, and I would like to become a permanent resident of Canada and serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. What are my chances? ME Dear ME,