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Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles, addressing the Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at the BOJ auditorium in downtown Kingston on Tuesday.
February 25, 2026

Inflation rate to average 5.9 per cent over next two years - BOJ

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is projecting that inflation will average 5.9 per cent over the next two years. Governor, Richard Byles, advised that this forecast is below the previous projection of an…
His court date is being finalised.
February 25, 2026

St Ann man charged for alleged rape and abduction of teen girl

A 33-year-old St Ann man has been charged for the alleged rape of a teen girl and for keeping her at his home for days. Charged with abduction, rape, grievous sexual assault, and unlawful detention is…
Dean Jones, founder of Jamaica Homes
February 25, 2026

From repair to reinvention: Jamaica’s defining post-hurricane choice

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the public conversation has centred on an understandably sensitive issue: should Jamaicans pay more to rebuild? Roads were washed away, schools closed their…
Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston,Desmond McKenzie (centre), offers words of comfort to Jayce Pinnock's mother, Ladania Cunningham (second left) and other relatives, during a visit with the fa
February 25, 2026

McKenzie announces clean-up, reinstalling streetlights in Denham Town

Following the tragic killing of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock in Denham Town, Kingston, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has announced measures to enhance the…
Rahnsomn Edwards
February 25, 2026 by Karen Madden

‘This one hit hard’

Middle- and long-distance coach at Kingston College (KC) Hamlin Pagon is among members of the local track and field community paying tribute to experienced coach and teacher Rahnsomn Edwards. Edwards…
From left: Germaine Spencer, president of Montego Bay United, Yoni Epstein, Montego Bay Multi-Sports Development Ltd (MBMSDL) boss, Mayor Richard Vernon, chairman of St. James Municipal Corporation (StJMC); and Naudia Croskill, CEO StJMC during the officia
February 25, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

‘It must generate income’

Head of the Montego Bay MultiSports Development Ltd (MBMSDL) Yoni Epstein is banking on the big business that sports is for a return on the $700 million investment his organisation has now committed…
Jamaica Under-20’s Jahmarie Nolan turns away from Bonaire defender Ivar Bakelaar during the Concacaf Under-20 Qualifier at the Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca in Willemstad, Curaçao on Monday. Nolan was a scorer in yesterday’s 7-0 hammering of Tu
February 25, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Young Boyz set sights on Turks and Caicos

Following their opening 3-0 win over Bonaire in Group B of the Concacaf Men’s U20 Qualifiers, the U20 Reggae Boyz will turn their attention to the Turks and Caicos Islands today. Jamaica will face…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
February 25, 2026 by Kimone Francis

DIVERSITY FILLIP

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called on CARICOM leaders to abandon the “unrealistic” idea of political uniformity and to reframe national differences as strategic assets that drive regional…
Former St Jago athlete, who now runs from Holmwood Technical High School, Annastacia Hall.
February 25, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Holmwood, St Jago lead Central Champs first day

Defending champions Holmwood Technical High School’s girls and St Jago’s boys are the early leaders following yesterday’s first day of the Central Athletics Championships at GC Foster College of…