Monroe University confers degrees on 26 graduates from Jamaica

BRONX, NY: Twenty-six students from Jamaica were awarded degrees from Monroe University during its 92nd annual commencement held June 12 at Radio City Music Hall in midtown New York City. The Jamaicans were one of the largest groups of international …

STATIN: Jamaica grew 1.1% in March quarter

Jamaica’s economy grew by 1.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, driven by increases in both goods and services, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The figure exceeds …

Jamaica adopts new methodologies to estimate GDP

Jamaica has adopted new statistical methodologies for estimating economic performance. The System of National Accounts 2008 “better reflect the international standards and comparability of our estimates,” said the acting head of Statin, Leesha Delatie- …

Jamaica’s U19s Lose Opening Game of Regional Tournament

Jamaica made a losing start to their campaign in the West Indies Rising Stars Under 19 Tournament in St. Kitts, on Thursday. The young Jamaicans suffered a 13 run defeat to the United States at St. Mary’s Park. The USA batted first and posted 209 all out …

Jamaica Bag Two Medals at Caribbean Squash Champs

Team Jamaica bagged two individual medals at the end of the individual section of the Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships currently underway in the Cayman Islands. Vice-captain Mehar Trehan took silver when she lost 3-2 against Eboni …

Senior Counsel Robertha Magnus Usher Passes Away While in Jamaica

Senior Counsel Robertha B. N. MagnusUsher, a respected attorney-at-law in Belize has passed away. She reportedly died in Jamaica, where she had been visiting for her mother’s funeral over the weekend.  Her sudden death has left the legal community and many …

Jamaica's 2022 Population and Housing Census results expected by end of September

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is on track to release the official population count for the 2022 Population and Housing Census by the end of September 2025. This was disclosed by Acting Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, who indicated …

2 medals for Jamaica so far at Junior CASA Championship

Jamaica bagged two individual medals at the end of the individual section of the Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships currently ongoing in the Cayman Islands. Vice-captain Mehar Trehan took silver after losing by three games to two …

Guyana’s CARICOM 10K team off to Jamaica; all expenses covered by MCY&S, NSC

Guyanese athletes Jelicia Wright, Cleveland Thomas and Timothy Smith, along with their coach Jonathan Fagundes, have arrived in Jamaica for this weekend’s CARICOM 10K Road Race in Montego Bay. The team, accompanied by James Cole, General Secretary of the …

MOTORSPORT-JAMAICA-McConnell claims yet another podium finish in RallyX Series