Hurricane-Melissa
Jamaica's diaspora conference returns to Montego Bay June 14-18, registration open
The 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference runs June 14-18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, themed on rebuilding a climate-resilient Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
Bank of Jamaica holds rate at 5.5%, warns inflation will breach six-percent ceiling
*Governor Richard Byles points to Middle East oil shock and Hurricane Melissa rebuilding spend as twin upward pressures on the inflation target through September.*
Retiring in Jamaica on US$2,000 a Month (2026)
Jamaica works at US$2,000 a month — but the Jamaica that works is usually not the Jamaica on the tourist brochure. Honest realism on cost, parish, healthcare, safety, and what Hurricane Melissa means for retirement planning in 2026.