Jamaica

Support for the ruling People's National Party could be on the wane, according to a recent poll conducted by the daily newspaper The Gleaner. Of those surveyed, only 38% would vote... 2006-09-05

Support for the ruling People's National Party could be on the wane, according to a recent poll conducted by the daily newspaper The Gleaner. Of those surveyed, only 38% would vote... 2006-09-05

Jamaica's Simpson-Miller government continues to forge strong economic ties with Venezuela, having secured a loan arrangement to the tune of US$273.39mn. The loan, which is repayable... 2006-08-22

Jamaica's Simpson-Miller government continues to forge strong economic ties with Venezuela, having secured a loan arrangement to the tune of US$273.39mn. The loan, which is repayable... 2006-08-22

he Jamaican dollar, which normally trades steadily under a managed float, has weakened sharply since the onset of the cement crisis in the island, and is now trading at around JMD65.84/US$.... 2006-08-21

The opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has vowed to push for early elections. Constitutionally, polls are not due until next year but are widely expected to be held by the end... 2006-08-11

The current account deficit widened by US$45.2mn in February, compared to the same period of 2005. The expansion was largely explained by an acceleration in the rate of import growth... 2006-07-14

Opposition JLP party has criticised the government for its close relationship with Venezuela. JLP spokesman on foreign affairs and trade Karl Samuda has warned the government to tread... 2006-07-14

Since gaining independence in 1962, power has alternated between the two major political parties - the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) (which last governed Jamaica from 1980 - 1989) and... 2006-06-22

Cement shortages are afflicting many of the Caribbean's major economies, particularly as construction activity gears up to prepare for next year's Cricket World Cup. However, it is... 2006-06-16