Earlier today, S&P Global Ratings announced an upgrade of Jamaica’s long-term credit rating from BB- to BB, with a Positive Outlook. This upgrade reflects Jamaica’s sustained debt reduction, a decade of effective and predictable fiscal policy, and continued strengthening of our

This is Dr. Andrew Holness, Jamaica's best Prime Minister ever! He leads the only country on earth! 🌎 that was able to reduced it's debt to GDP by over 50% after covid!....that's world-class performance! 👏 He has also amassed 6.2 billion Us dollars in the country's savings

Nigel Clarke, #Jamaica’s former Minister of Finance (2018-24), now a Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), born 54 years ago today on 20 Oct 1971.#Jamaica #Caribbean en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_A._… imf.org/en/News/Articl…

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Excellent discussions with Ethiopian Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide Ministry of Finance - Ethiopia, Central Bank Governor Eyob Tekalign Tolina(PhD), and Minister Fitsum Assefa Adela on Ethiopia’s ambitious homegrown economic reforms which have begun to deliver tangible benefits for its people.

Private data flows are redefining official metrics. Harnessing them requires new thinking, Kenneth Cukier writes in F&D magazine. imf.org/en/publication…

Private data flows are redefining official metrics. Harnessing them requires new thinking, Kenneth Cukier writes in F&D magazine.imf.org/en/publication…

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Diaspora partnership in the US facilitating a shipment of critical relief supplies to residents of communities in parishes devastated by

BOJ continues to monitor price changes resulting from Hurricane Melissa. Post-hurricane inflation control was the main discussion point during the December 2025 meeting of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee. Here are the highlights.

STATIN’s figures confirm that Jamaica’s economy grew by a strong 5.1% in the quarter ended September 2025. This performance is the result of the hard work of our people, the recovery of key industries, and disciplined economic management. While challenges remain, we remain

“A Snapshot of Jamaica’s Surviving Spanish Legacy” is a new mini-exhibition launched by National Museum Jamaica in collaboration with the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/art-le…

Public budgets can’t meet the jobs challenge alone. Private capital scales what works—and IFC and MIGA help unlock it. Explore the gap we can close, together. wrld.bg/V0JS50XHsEC

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is advising that the public that the Ride Free Iniative will end today, Monday, Janaury 5, 2026. Students utilising the Rural School Bus Service will continue to travel free until January 31, after which a $50 fare and a valid student ID

Sub-Saharan Africa’s development needs remain immense, yet external financing is scarce and debt burdens heavy. Raising domestic revenue and better managing debt are key priorities. See our blog for more.imf.org/en/blogs/artic…

Nepal faces a challenging transition, but it can make progress if its people work together. For more, see our new Country Focus article on the country’s unique opportunity for transformation. imf.org/en/news/articl…

In our first Parliamentary sitting for 2026, Minister Matthew Samuda updated the nation on the impact of Hurricane Melissa on our forests and the actions we are taking to restore them. Before the hurricane, 47% of Jamaica’s land was covered by forests, with steady growth

The world’s second-largest economy beat analyst expectations with accelerated growth in exports and imports last year despite US President Donald Trump’s trade war. ft.trib.al/85zVqgX

The Global Risks Report 2026 is live. From #geoeconomic tensions and #inequality to #AI-driven disruption, the report outlines the risks shaping the next decade, and why rebuilding cooperation is more important than ever. Read the full report: weforum.org/publications/g… #risks26

🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREAN SHIPPING GIANT SWITCHES ENTIRE FLEET TO STARLINK Korea Line Corp, the shipping branch of SM Group, wrapped up installing Starlink on every single one of their 38 ships, bulk carriers, and LNG tankers alike. They're the first in South Korea's shipping scene to