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Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
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The world’s oceans are the hottest on record for June
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High-end addresses: Jamaica’s 10 most expensive residential locations
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Jamaica’s economy contracted 5.9% January to March  — PIOJ
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Jamaica’s economy contracted 5.9% January to March — PIOJ
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The deleterious effects of Hurricane Melissa continued to weigh heavily on the Jamaican economy, with gross domestic product (GDP)...
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Fiscal Rules suspended as GDP takes a 5.3% hit from Melissa
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Fiscal Rules suspended as GDP takes a 5.3% hit from Melissa
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Independent Fiscal Commission has signaled that the fallout in gross domestic product (GDP) as a result of Hurricane Melissa i...
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Caribbean manufacturing sector poised for significant growth
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Caribbean manufacturing sector poised for significant growth
September 22, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — President of the Caribbean Manufacturers Association (CMA), Ramsay Ali, says regional manufacturers' associations are wor...
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Time for public servants to enjoy benefits of ‘tight’ fiscal management — Bunting
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August 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's tax burden at 29 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) is the highest in the region, says Opposition Spokesman on cit...
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JTB deputy chairman says suggestion that tourism contributes only 6.5% to GDP is erroneous
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JTB deputy chairman says suggestion that tourism contributes only 6.5% to GDP is erroneous
January 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Deputy Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) John Byles, has described recent suggestions that tourism’s contribution to Jama...
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Every step for grandpa
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Chiney K ready for her next act
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