Jamaica

  • Sep 4, 2020
  • 2 min read

Jamaica's ruling party sweeps early general election

Prime Minister Andrew Holness's party won 49 of 63 parliamentary seats in yesterday's election, but with turnout of 37%

Jamaica
  • Jul 14, 2020
  • 7 min read

Early Jamaica election likely despite COVID-19 impact

The government may call early elections in coming weeks despite the COVID-19-generated recession

Jamaica
  • Apr 20, 2020
  • 7 min read

COVID-19 will reverse economic gains in the Caribbean

The impact of the pandemic on tourism and other economic activities threatens a deep recession in the region

Caribbean
  • Jun 17, 2019
  • 7 min read

Foreign options widen as economy recovers in Jamaica

The government is seeking to broaden foreign relations options amid a mild recovery

Jamaica
  • Apr 9, 2018
  • 7 min read

Jamaica's mild economic recovery faces challenges

Reforms and an IMF accord have helped to bolster growth, but obstacles to its continuation abound

Jamaica
  • Aug 18, 2017
  • 7 min read

Brain drain negates remittances in Latin America

In some countries an outflow of educated workers is having a negative net effect despite the boost from remittances

Latin America
  • Mar 10, 2016
  • 7 min read

Narrow win limits new Jamaican government's options

With a one-seat majority, the new prime minister faces a short honeymoon and conflicting pressures

Jamaica
  • Feb 26, 2016
  • 2 min read

New Jamaican government will have short honeymoon

There are no rapid solutions to the country's economic woes, despite a small uptick in growth last year

Jamaica