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BOJ cuts policy rate to 5.5 per cent in cautious adjustment
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BOJ cuts policy rate to 5.5 per cent in cautious adjustment
February 24 07:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously agreed to lower the policy rate on overnight placements ...
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Reduced rainfall affecting water systems
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Reduced rainfall affecting water systems
February 24 07:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has warned that without a substantial increase in rainfall, water restrictions may become nece...
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Mentorship must shape character, not just careers, says Appeal Court president
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Mentorship must shape character, not just careers, says Appeal Court president
February 24 06:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Court of Appeal,  Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, has underscored that integrity and service, not merely academic ...
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MJS Industrial and Technology Park generates 3,800 jobs
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MJS Industrial and Technology Park generates 3,800 jobs
February 24 06:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — MJS Industrial and Technology Park, one of Jamaica’s fastest-growing Special Economic Zone (SEZ) developments, has generated close...
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Suspect in Denham Town shooting turns himself over to police
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Suspect in Denham Town shooting turns himself over to police
February 24 06:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man has turned himself in to the police in connection with the fatal Denham Town shooting that claimed the lives of a three-year...
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Forex: $156.93 to one US dollar
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Forex: $156.93 to one US dollar
February 24 05:42 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, February 24, ended trading at $156.93, up by 15 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Chicken shortage set to ease, says Green
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Chicken shortage set to ease, says Green
February 24 05:39 PM
Consumers can expect a reprieve from the current chicken shortage as early as this week, according to Agriculture Minister Floyd Green. Speaking to Ob...
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Kuyah returns to open Jamaica Food and Drink Festival with flavour, fire and acoustics roots
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Kuyah returns to open Jamaica Food and Drink Festival with flavour, fire and acoustics roots
February 24 05:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival returns March 5-8, and once again, Kuyah will open the four-day culinary celebration. The even...
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IMF warns pressure is mounting on Trinidad to loosen grip on currency
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IMF warns pressure is mounting on Trinidad to loosen grip on currency
February 22, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Trinidad and Tobago will need stricter control of government spending and higher interest rates ...
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IMF urges policy reset in Suriname as debt tops 100 per cent of GDP
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IMF urges policy reset in Suriname as debt tops 100 per cent of GDP
January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Suriname to reset fiscal and monetary policy after warning that recent slippages h...
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Grenada must reapply fiscal discipline by 2027, IMF says after hurricane relief
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Grenada must reapply fiscal discipline by 2027, IMF says after hurricane relief
January 21, 2026
Grenada must return to its key fiscal rule by 2027 to safeguard debt sustainability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday, after th...
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Global lenders line up US$6.1 billion to support Jamaica’s post-hurricane recovery
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Global lenders line up US$6.1 billion to support Jamaica’s post-hurricane recovery
December 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — A coalition of major international financial institutions has pledged up to US$6.1 billion over the next three years...
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
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PM urges climate action at G20, meets with IMF and World Bank over hurricane devastation
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness used the G20 summit to deliver a stark warning on the growing threat of climate change, outlining th...
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IMF highlights fragile economic gains amid security and institutional challenges in Haiti
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IMF highlights fragile economic gains amid security and institutional challenges in Haiti
October 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported progress in Haiti’s economic programme despite persistent security threats and ...
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World economy not doing as badly as feared, says IMF chief
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World economy not doing as badly as feared, says IMF chief
October 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The global economy is doing better than expected, even as it faces prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-te...
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IMF welcomes strong economic recovery in Belize
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IMF welcomes strong economic recovery in Belize
September 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it welcomes the “strong recovery” in Belize follow...
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Phillips, Clarke and Stewart-Hinchcliffe to receive honorary doctorates from UCC
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Phillips, Clarke and Stewart-Hinchcliffe to receive honorary doctorates from UCC
June 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Minister of Finance and Planning Dr Peter Philips, Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr Nig...
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Clarke calls for more efforts to deal with debt restructuring
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Clarke calls for more efforts to deal with debt restructuring
June 30, 2025
SEVILLE, Spain (CMC) – Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr Nigel Clarke, on Monday said the international community ...
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Nigeria repays US$3.4 billion debt to IMF
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Nigeria repays US$3.4 billion debt to IMF
May 15, 2025
Nigeria is now debt-free to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after repaying the US$3.4 billion financial support it received from the financial i...
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Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals—World Bank president
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Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals—World Bank president
April 25, 2025
Washington, United States (AFP)—Developing countries should strike swift trade deals with the United States at the "earliest possible" opportunity, th...
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Trump tariffs have increased financial stability risks — IMF
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Trump tariffs have increased financial stability risks — IMF
April 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States President Donald Trump's stop-start tariff rollout has "significantly" increased global financial stab...
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IMF says Bahamas vulnerable to effects of climate change
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IMF says Bahamas vulnerable to effects of climate change
April 11, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday said that The Bahamas is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, incl...
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Ex-IMF chief Rato gets four-year jail term in Spain for tax crimes
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Ex-IMF chief Rato gets four-year jail term in Spain for tax crimes
December 20, 2024
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — A Madrid court on Friday said ex-chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and former Spanish economy minister Rodrigo Rato...
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IMF says Haiti’s economy will stabilise at 1.5% next year
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IMF says Haiti’s economy will stabilise at 1.5% next year
December 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Haiti’s growth is projected to be barely positive in 2025 and will stabil...
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IMF says US$100 billion needed for resilience building to climate change in the Caribbean
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IMF says US$100 billion needed for resilience building to climate change in the Caribbean
December 3, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, Tuesday said that the costs for res...
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New finance minister Williams hits back at Robinson in debt-to-GDP debate
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New finance minister Williams hits back at Robinson in debt-to-GDP debate
November 1, 2024
Newly appointed Minister of Finance Fayval Williams has hit back at Opposition spokesman on finance Julian Robinson’s claim about Jamaica’s debt-to-GD...
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Jamaicans greet, commend former finance minister in Miami
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Jamaicans greet, commend former finance minister in Miami
October 30, 2024
MIAMI, Florida — Even as Dr Nigel Clarke arrived in the United States on Wednesday passengers on his flight from Jamaica rushed to greet and commend t...
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WATCH: Nigel departs Jamaica ahead of new IMF role
October 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke this morning departed from the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston to take up ...
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IMF chief calls for unity on shared challenges in ‘deeply troubled times’
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IMF chief calls for unity on shared challenges in ‘deeply troubled times’
October 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The international community must come together despite the "difficult geopolitical environment" to tackle shared cha...
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IMF chief calls for unity on shared challenges in ‘deeply troubled times’
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IMF chief calls for unity on shared challenges in ‘deeply troubled times’
October 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The international community must come together despite the "difficult geopolitical environment" to tackle shared cha...
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Mentorship must shape character, not just careers, says Appeal Court president
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MJS Industrial and Technology Park generates 3,800 jobs
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MJS Industrial and Technology Park generates 3,800 jobs
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