Finance & Money in Jamaica

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Verified • Sep 30, 2026

Jamaica's Rising Prices: A Practical Survival Guide for 2024

Inflation is squeezing Jamaican households and businesses. Here's a practical breakdown of what's driving prices and how to protect your finances.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 29, 2026

Registering an External Company at COJ: The Overseas Guide

How foreign businesses and returning residents register an external company with the Companies Office of Jamaica — without booking a flight.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 29, 2026

MWBE Accelerator Opens: What Jamaican Business Owners Must Know

Greater Jamaica Development Corp. just opened applications for a citywide minority- and women-owned business accelerator. Here's how to apply and win.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 28, 2026

Hurricane Melissa Claims: What Jamaican Hoteliers Must Do Now

Two-thirds of Hurricane Melissa hotel claims remain unpaid. Here's how Jamaican operators can escalate, document, and get settled.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 26, 2026

Buy Foreclosed Bank Repo Property in Jamaica from Abroad

Practical 2026 investor guide to purchasing bank foreclosures, repossessions, and private treaty properties in Jamaica from the USA, UK, and Canada. Avoid sitting tenant pitfalls, hidden utility liens, and auction traps.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 26, 2026

Register a Foreign Company in Jamaica: 2026 COJ Guide

Complete 2026 guide for US, UK, and Canadian diaspora businesses to register an External Company with the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), get a corporate TRN, appoint a local agent, and operate legally.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 26, 2026

Start a Commercial Farm in Jamaica from Overseas: Guide

Comprehensive 2026 guide for the diaspora to launch a profitable commercial agribusiness in Jamaica. Learn how to lease government Agro-Park land, register with RADA, import equipment duty-free, and manage farm operations remotely.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 19, 2026

International manufacturer LANCO plans new facility in St Catherine

LANCO plans a new production facility in St Catherine, Jamaica. Explore the economic impact, jobs, and risks for the island's manufacturing revival.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 19, 2026

Ibex cuts 1,405 Jamaican workstations, Shuts half island centers

Ibex slashes 1,405 workstations and closes half its Jamaican call centres. Here's why the BPO model is under pressure and what affected workers should do.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 16, 2026

Royalton Resorts Fully Reopen in Jamaica – A Boost for Tourism and Economy

All five Royalton resorts in Jamaica have reopened, signalling a surge in tourism and offering a welcome boost to local businesses and diaspora travellers.

Finance

Verified • Sep 5, 2026

How to Claim Your Jamaican NIS Pension from the USA: Direct Deposit & Life Certificates

How retired Jamaicans living in the USA can claim and receive their monthly National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pension via international direct deposit in 2026.

Business

Verified • Sep 5, 2026

NHT Refund & Diaspora Mortgage Eligibility (2026): How Overseas Jamaicans Can Claim & Build

How overseas Jamaicans can access National Housing Trust (NHT) mortgage loans up to $7.5M JMD and claim annual contribution refunds online from abroad in 2026.

Business

Verified • Sep 5, 2026

Starting a Business in Jamaica (2026): COJ Registration, TRN, TCC, GCT & Banking Guide

Step-by-step guide to registering and launching a business in Jamaica in 2026: Companies Office (COJ) registration, Business TRN, TCC, GCT thresholds, and corporate banking.

Business & Money

Verified • Sep 4, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Ship Packages from Jamaica to the US, UK & Canada? (2026 Courier Guide)

# How Much Does It Cost to Ship Packages from Jamaica to the US, UK & Canada? (2026 Courier Guide) **By HowJamaica Logistics Desk** | 2026-09-04...

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 28, 2026

How Paychecks Are Taxed Jamaica vs. The US

Wondering why your payslip looks so different after moving from Kingston to Florida? Here is the real breakdown of how payroll taxes in Jamaica compare to the US system.

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 28, 2026

How Jamaica Punishes Digital Leaks of Minors

Leaking digital content involving minors in Jamaica carries severe legal consequences under the Cybercrimes Act.

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 28, 2026

Starting a Mini Donut Maker Business in Jamaica

Want to start a profitable business in Jamaica? A mini donut maker business offers high margins and fast returns.

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 28, 2026

How Jamaican Payroll Deductions Actually Work

Seeing half your salary vanish before it hits your NCB account? Here is exactly where your money goes when those Jamaican payroll deductions hit every month.

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 28, 2026

How Tiling Robots Are Changing Construction in Jamaica

Tiling robots are entering the Jamaican construction scene, promising faster completion times for massive housing projects.

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 7, 2026

5 Legal Ways to Claim and Secure Land Ownership in Jamaica

From adverse possession to registered title applications under the Registration of Titles Act, here are the 5 legal pathways to secure land ownership in Jamaica.

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 7, 2026

Beat Inflation: Get HowJamaica’s Basic Essentials Grocery Bundle Delivered for $6,500 JMD

Grocery prices are squeezing family budgets across Jamaica. Here is what is included in our $6,500 JMD Basic Essentials Food Bundle and how you or diaspora relatives can order online for local delivery.

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 7, 2026

How Jamaica Collected $3.2 Billion in Traffic Tickets: Breakdown of Road Traffic Act Enforcement

Enhanced police surveillance, automated camera systems, and strict TAJ license blockades drove traffic ticket revenue to historic highs. Here is where the money came from.

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 7, 2026

Unimproved Value: How Understanding Your Land's Base Valuation Can Lower Your Property Tax in Jamaica

Property tax bills in Jamaica are calculated based on the unimproved value of your land—not the buildings on top of it. Here is how to challenge over-assessments and lower your tax obligation legally.

Business & Money

Verified • Aug 7, 2026

USA vs Jamaica Purchasing Power Gap: Why Earning Dollars and Spending Dollars Are Two Different Realities

Converting USD to JMD on paper looks great, but purchasing power parity tells a completely different story. Here is a realistic economic breakdown of the cost gap between the US and Jamaica.