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16 Oct, 2026
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IMF trims Jamaica’s 2027 outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its forecast for Jamaica’s economic growth in 2027, signalling a slower rebound than it expected six months ago, even as it upgraded its outlook for…
16 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Workplace bullying – the hidden cost to productivity
THE EDITOR, Madam: Workplace bullying is an issue that deserves far greater public attention, particularly as Jamaica continues to grapple with low productivity and concerns about the well-being of…
16 Oct, 2026
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TCNs arriving under US deal granted visitor status, freedom of movement in Jamaica Jamaica needs a dual growth strategy. Welcome skilled global talent and entrepreneurs to fight population decline…
16 Oct, 2026
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International honour awarded to Andrews nurse
Merissa Geoghagen, a registered nurse at Andrews Memorial Hospital, has become Jamaica’s first recipient of the DAISY Award, an international honour recognising nurses for exceptional clinical skill…
16 Oct, 2026
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IMF says African economies performing well despite shocks from the Iran war
African economies have managed to weather fairly well the energy crisis brought on by the Iran war, but a decline in aid has left the continent vulnerable to future shocks, the head of the…
16 Oct, 2026
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Gloria Barrett-Sobers, first female UWI registrar, has died
Gloria Barrett-Sobers, the first woman to serve as university registrar of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), has died. A respected administrator, mentor and pioneer, she devoted more than…
16 Oct, 2026
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Foundation member of Jamaican Canadian Association remembered as a community builder
Pamela ‘Pam’ Powell, a founding member of the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) and a retired nurse whose life was defined by service to family, community and profession, died peacefully in Toronto…
16 Oct, 2026
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IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year, but warns of risks from AI boom and debt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year while warning of growing risks from rising debt, including the financial frenzy…
15 Oct, 2026
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New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
BEIJING (AP) — A new bridge linking China and North Korea opened on Thursday after more than a decade of delay, signaling deeper ties between the two countries. Officials from the two countries…