Business & Money Guides & Updates

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Verified • Oct 19, 2026

How to License and Launch a Tourism Business in Jamaica

Learn how to register with TPDCo, secure JTB licensing, and tap into Jamaica's tourism value chain as a local or diaspora investor.

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Verified • Oct 19, 2026

How to Launch an AI-Powered 'Business of One' in Jamaica

Learn how to legally register, structure taxes, and run an AI-powered solo enterprise in Jamaica under the Companies Act and TAJ.

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Verified • Oct 12, 2026

Jamaica-Guyana Tourism Deal: What It Means for Your Business

The new Jamaica-Guyana tourism pact opens real doors for tour operators, investors and diaspora travellers. Here's how to position yourself before the crowd.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 11, 2026

18 Manchester Auto Businesses Face Deregistration: Fix Your Filing

18 Manchester auto businesses face deregistration over missing ownership filings. Here's how to check your status and fix it before it's too late.

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Verified • Oct 11, 2026

Petrojam's Fuel Price Outlook: What Stable Gas Prices Mean for Your Wallet

Petrojam signals stable fuel prices through year-end. Here's what that means for your transport costs, business margins, and household budget in Jamaica.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 10, 2026

Scale90 in New York: What It Means for Jamaican Founders

Scale90 just opened in New York to help small businesses grow. Here's how Jamaican founders at home and abroad can actually use it.

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Verified • Oct 10, 2026

Hurricane Melissa MSME Grants: How to Apply Before Funds Run Out

The Restoration Grant Programme is now open for storm-hit Jamaican MSMEs. Here's who qualifies, what documents you need, and how to apply before funds run out.

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Verified • Oct 10, 2026

Manning Cup's Business End: What Schoolboy Football Means for Jamaican Businesses

As the Manning Cup enters its decisive rounds, Jamaican businesses—from cookshops to transport operators—can tap into match-day economics with smart planning.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 10, 2026

JMMB's US$250m Bond: What Jamaican Investors Must Know

JMMB is taking a US$250m sustainability bond to market. Here's what Jamaican investors at home and abroad need to know before it lists.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 9, 2026

Why Payment System Resilience Matters for Every Jamaican

BOJ Governor makes the case that keeping payments running through hurricanes and disasters is core national infrastructure — here's what it means for your money.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 8, 2026

Why Jamaican Entrepreneurs Need a Business Association to Win Contracts

Business associations are your shortcut to government and corporate contracts in Jamaica. Here's how to join and why it pays.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 7, 2026

Afreximbank & Jamaica: What the New Trade Deal Means for You

Afreximbank's deeper Jamaica ties open real trade, export and investment doors. Here's what it means for local and diaspora businesses.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 6, 2026

How to Build a Drone Spraying Business in Jamaica: The Real Playbook

Jamaica's largest drone spraying company started with a crash. Here's the legal, financial and regulatory playbook to build your own agri-drone business on the island.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 5, 2026

How to Read the JSE Tables Like a Pro Investor

Stop squinting at the JSE tables. Learn what the columns mean, how to read prices, and how to trade with confidence.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 4, 2026

Massy Sells Trinidad Caterpillar Unit: What It Means for Caribbean Business

Massy's US$16M sale of its Trinidad Caterpillar dealership signals a major Caribbean business shift. Here's what it means for investors and the diaspora.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 3, 2026

JUTA Wants a Freeze on New Tourism Transport Licences

JUTA is pushing for a freeze on new tourism transport licences. Here's what that means for existing and aspiring operators in Jamaica.

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Verified • Oct 3, 2026

BOJ Hikes Rate to 6%: What It Means for Your Money

The Bank of Jamaica raised its policy rate to 6% to fight inflation. Here's how it hits your loans, savings, and remittances.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 3, 2026

NEPA's Green Business Surge: What Jamaican Owners Need to Know

NEPA reports a surge in green business participation. Here's how Jamaican owners and diaspora investors can get certified and claim the benefits.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 3, 2026

Jamaica's Rising Prices & Falling Growth: What It Means For Your Money

Inflation is squeezing Jamaican households while growth stalls. Here's how to protect your finances, whether you're on the island or in the diaspora.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 2, 2026

Jamaica's New York Investment Push: What It Means for You

Jamaica courted diaspora investors in New York. Here's how to actually move money into Jamaican real estate, stocks, and business—legally.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 2, 2026

Jamaica's NY Investment Push: What It Means for Diaspora Investors

Jamaica courted diaspora investors in New York. Here's how to actually put money into Jamaican projects without getting burned.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 1, 2026

Jamaica's Fall Business Development Academy: How to Register

The Fall Business Development Academy is open for registration. Here's who qualifies, what it covers, and how to sign up from home or abroad.

Business & Money

Verified • Oct 1, 2026

How to Open a Jamaican Bank Account Remotely from the US, UK, or Canada (2026 Diaspora Banking Guide)

A complete step-by-step guide for overseas Jamaicans on opening commercial and building society bank accounts remotely with NCB, JN Bank, and Sagicor without flying home.

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Verified • Oct 1, 2026

Bank of Jamaica Rate at 6.0%: What It Means for Mortgages, Car Loans & Deposits in 2026

How the Bank of Jamaica policy rate benchmark impacts mortgage borrowing costs at commercial banks, building societies, NHT contributions, and high-yield fixed deposits.