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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.

Business & Money

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.

News & Updates

Verified • Oct 10, 2026

Court Date Clashes in Jamaica: What to Do When Your Hearing Collides

Two hearings, one morning, one lawyer. Here's how Jamaican litigants actually resolve clashing court dates without losing ground.

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Verified • Oct 10, 2026

BSJ Food Safety Training: What It Means for Your Jamaican Food Business

BSJ and Best Dressed Chicken are teaming up on food safety training. Here's what Jamaican food businesses and exporters need to know to stay compliant.

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Verified • Oct 10, 2026

Jamaican Diaspora Impact Awards: How to Nominate, Attend & Win

Six Jamaicans get honoured at the Diaspora Impact Awards. Here's how nominations, eligibility and the ceremony actually work — and how to get on that stage.

Business & Money

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.

News & Updates

Verified • Oct 10, 2026

JCCA Fines Cut: What Fitz-Henley's Consistency Push Means for You

Some JCCA fines just dropped, but the law behind them is inconsistent. Here's what that means for your business and property.

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Verified • Oct 10, 2026

What the Wall Street Selloff Means for Jamaican Investors

Global stocks fell after Wall Street's record run. Here's what Jamaican investors at home and abroad should actually do next.

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.

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Verified • Oct 10, 2026

When Your Top Salesperson Quits: A Jamaican Business Survival Guide

Your star employee just resigned. Here's how Jamaican business owners can protect client relationships, trade secrets, and revenue before the door closes.

Shopping & Customs

Verified • Oct 10, 2026

China’s Cheapest EV is how much in Jamaica ?

Discover the real cost of importing China's cheapest EVs to Jamaica, from hidden duties to landed prices. Get the full breakdown before you buy.

News & Updates

Verified • Oct 9, 2026

What ICE Arrests Mean for Jamaicans in the Diaspora

A Jamaican gang member wanted for murder was arrested in Florida. Here's what the case means for Jamaican nationals living abroad and at home.

Land & Infrastructure

Verified • Oct 9, 2026

Bocobay's Caribbean Expansion: What It Means for Jamaican Landowners

Bocobay's plan to expand across seven Caribbean islands signals rising demand for Jamaican land. Here's how to protect your title and cash in.

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.

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Verified • Oct 9, 2026

BNPL Is Booming in the US—What It Means for Jamaicans Abroad

Buy now, pay later is surging across America. Here's how Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora can use it wisely without wrecking their credit.

Living & Culture

Verified • Oct 9, 2026

How to Send a Care Package to Jamaica (2026 Guide)

Three ways to send a care package to Jamaica from the US, Canada or UK: barrel, courier or local grocery delivery. Costs, what to pack, mistakes to avoid.

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Verified • Oct 9, 2026

Where Is the Entry Number on a Jamaican Birth Certificate?

The entry number is usually top left on a Jamaican birth certificate. What the letters mean, where else to find it, and what to do if you don't have it.

Land & Infrastructure

Verified • Oct 9, 2026

Volume and Folio Number Search in Jamaica: What It Is and How to Find It

What a Volume and Folio number is, where to find it on a Jamaican land title, and how to search it on eLandjamaica, with NLA fees.

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Verified • Oct 8, 2026

Taximan Assault Case: What Bail and Car Theft Charges Mean for You

A St. Catherine taximan got $250,000 bail for assault and car theft. Here's what Jamaican law says about bail, carjacking charges, and your rights.

News & Updates

Verified • Oct 8, 2026

Opposition Cites Law in Push for Public Property to House NaRRA

The Opposition says Jamaican law requires NaRRA to be housed on public property. Here's what that means for citizens and diaspora.

Land & Infrastructure

Verified • Oct 8, 2026

Scotia Jamaica's $64B Buyout: What Minority Shareholders Need to Know

Minority shareholders approved Scotia Jamaica's $64B buyout. Here's what it means for your shares, taxes, and next steps.

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.

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Verified • Oct 7, 2026

When Your Star Employee Leaves: Protect Your Jamaican Business

Your top performer just resigned—possibly to a rival. Here's how Jamaican employers can legally protect trade secrets, clients, and their business.

News & Updates

Verified • Oct 7, 2026

Starbucks "Sugar-Free" Lawsuit: What Jamaican Consumers Must Know

A US lawsuit says Starbucks mislabelled eight "sugar-free" protein drinks. Here's what Jamaican shoppers at home and abroad should check before buying.