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December 18, 2025
BOJ flags higher inflation risk after Hurricane Melissa, maintains 5.75% rate
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has held its policy interest rate at 5.75 per cent, citing heightened inflation risks stemming from the more severe-than-expected economic impact of Hurricane Melissa. The…
December 19, 2025
Mobile skate tour for downtown Kingston this weekend
The Jamaica Skate Culture Foundation (JSC) officially launches the Jamaican Skate Tour with a three-day kickoff event in downtown Kingston, from today until Sunday. The event begins at 10 a.m. on …
December 18, 2025
Foreign Minister to address Senate on Friday
The Senate is scheduled to meet on Friday, with Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith set to make a statement during the sitting at Gordon House. The Upper House…
December 18, 2025
EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American countries
(AP) — The European Union (EU) is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy threatened to derail…
December 18, 2025
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
(AP) — United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research. Reclassification by the…
December 18, 2025
Two children injured in collision with JDF vehicle in Westmoreland
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has confirmed a road traffic incident involving one of its service vehicles and two children on a bicycle in Cornwall Mountain, Westmoreland, on Tuesday. The JDF and…
December 18, 2025
Clarendon man shot and injured, vehicle set ablaze
A 65-year-old man from Clarendon was hospitalised after being shot by unknown assailants who reportedly set his vehicle on fire in the community of Nairne Castle in James Hill, Clarendon. Explosions…
December 18, 2025
Korea provides US$300,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
The Government of the Republic of Korea has provided a cash donation of US$300,000 to Jamaica to support rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The donation was…
December 18, 2025
Stacy Shaw | Holiday rest may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
The holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images of warm beverages and bountiful time with loved ones. But many people have trouble unwinding at this time of year. …