Jamaica Justice System Digitization
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Jamaica plans to digitize its justice system using an electronic case management system inspired by Rwanda. Meanwhile, the opposition demands transparency on a Venezuelan airline incident, and rising US inflation sparks concerns over local price increases.
AI tool Claude integrates with Excel to help Jamaican businesses forecast cash flow amid currency fluctuations
- Jamaican businesses face challenges managing cash flow due to the fluctuating exchange rate between US dollars and Jamaican dollars. - Claude, an AI assistant from Anthropic, now integrates with Microsoft Excel to help businesses forecast cash flow and test various exchange rate scenarios. - The AI tool allows for rapid scenario analysis, converting hours of manual work into minutes, though it r…
Jamaican property sales near $100 billion in 2025, says RAJ
- Jamaica's real estate market generated nearly $99.3 billion in property sales in 2025, according to the Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ). - St Andrew, St Ann, and St Catherine led property sale…
Jamaican environmental project concludes, boosting wetland and coastal resilience
- Jamaica's six-year 'A Jamaican Path: from Hills to Ocean' environmental project has concluded, strengthening ecosystems and climate resilience. - Funded by the EU and the Jamaican government, the pr…
Scotia Jamaica Profit Rises Amid Privatization Offer; Stock Climbs
- Scotia Group Jamaica reported a higher half-year net income of $10.1 billion, up from $9.2 billion a year prior. - Its majority shareholder, Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Limited, plans to take the …
USF Brings Free Internet to Western Jamaica via 'Connec' Di West' Road Tour
- USF has launched a new initiative called 'Connec' Di West' to provide free internet connectivity in western Jamaica. - The program involves a road tour to bring connectivity services directly to com…
43 JCF members graduate from Jamaican Sign Language and Deaf Culture Training Programne
- Forty-three members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) graduated from a Jamaican Sign Language and Deaf Culture Training Programme. - The seven-week program aimed to improve communication and u…
Gatorade Jamaica unveils Jaileah McPherson as brand ambassador
- Gatorade Jamaica has named 19-year-old Reggae Girlz Under-20 captain Jaileah McPherson as its new brand ambassador for a one-year term. - McPherson will be the face of the "No Shortcuts, Wi Sweat Ha…
Scotiabank moves to take Jamaica unit private in $61.50 per share buyout
- Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Limited is moving to take its Jamaican banking group, Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJL), private. - The proposed buyout offers minority shareholders $61.50 per share,…
Jamaica's Foreign Reserves Provide Crucial Economic Buffer
- Jamaica's foreign reserves stood at US$6.48 billion at the end of May 2026, providing a crucial buffer against economic shocks. - These reserves help the Bank of Jamaica manage the foreign exchange …
Jamaica launches ambitious movement to become ‘sports capital of the global south’
- Jamaica has launched an ambitious initiative to position itself as the 'sports capital of the global south'. - The movement aims to leverage the island's rich sporting heritage and talent. - This in…
Afreximbank opens another financing door for Jamaica
- The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is increasing its engagement with Jamaica, offering financing and advisory services to local businesses. - The bank held its inaugural Jamaica roadshow i…
