Jamaica's remittances stay strong as the diaspora conference nears

The Bank of Jamaica logged US$542m in inflows for January–February, up 4.2% year-on-year, with February the strongest since 2022 — partly Hurricane Melissa rebuilding money. The strength sets the tone for the 14–18 June diaspora conference, where the message is shifting from “send” to “invest.” A new BOJ governor search is also under way. For you: if you’re sending for rebuilding, keep records — diaspora-led relief is being formally recognised, and documentation helps if structured support emerges.