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One of the songs from The Energy , Ras Kronik’s third album, Agree to Disagree sums up the singer-songwriter’s feelings about global turmoil. Recently...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) is mourning the passing of Dean Alexander Peart, former Member of Parliament for Manchester Nort...
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that, five years after the July 11 demonstrations, Cub...
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June 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent, saying it is not yet ready to ease its stance ...
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June 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, June 22, ended trading at $158.31, down by 27, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily e...
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Outgoing governor uses final Parliament appearance to defend central bank’s crisis record while warning weak rate pass-through remains unresolved
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RICHARD Byles’ final appearance before Parliament as governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) was less a farewell than a handover note. He leaves office ...
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June 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Outgoing Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says serving his country through the central bank has been among the most satisfying...
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April 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams on Monday announced the commencement of the search for a new governor ...
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March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, March 5, ended trading at $157.32, remaining unchanged according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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December 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –The Bank of Jamaica on Wednesday announced an extension of its temporary waiver for a penalty charge on high-value Automated Cleari...
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December 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Customers at some Jamaican banks are facing delays in receiving large money transfers after a major upgrade to the country's core pa...
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November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) and the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) are working urgently to restore banking services, including ac...
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November 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) and the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) are working together to restore access to cash and other ban...
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October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The JN Financial Group (JNFG), the financial holding company of the Jamaica National Group, says it is on a clear path back to pro...
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August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says the full rollout of Jamaica’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), branded JA...
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August 21, 2025
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The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has advised that effective July 1, 2025, the old cotton banknotes comprised of the $5000, $1000, $500, $100 and $50 denomina...
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Minister of Finance Fayval Williams says the Government is committed to strengthening Jamaica’s financial regulatory framework to build a foundation f...
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September 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.50 per cent per annum, in a move the central bank said ...
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July 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) received over 400 complaints from customers of deposit-taking institutions (DTIs) in 2023, a sharp incre...
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July 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An Opposition lawmaker is proposing that legislation be introduced that would allow persons whose accounts have been fraudulently ...
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Jamaican authorities are being urged to find workable solutions for homeowners facing financial hardship from rising mortgage rates. Several homeowner...
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May 20, 2024
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is maintaining its policy interest rate – the rate the bank offers to deposit-taking institutions on overnight placements – ...
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July 12, 2026
One of the songs from The Energy , Ras Kronik’s third album, Agree to Disagree sums up the singer-songwriter’s feelings about global turmoil. Recently...
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Former Member of Parliament Dean Peart was on Sunday hailed as the visionary behind the development of community centres across ...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Jamaica Labour Party General Secretary, Dr Horace Chang, on Sunday issued condolences to the family of former Cabinet Minister Dean...
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 69-year-old man has been charged with breaches of the Rent Restriction Act and housebreaking and larceny after allegedly ste...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - A St Thomas labourer and a teenage boy have been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon following an incident in the par...
