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Trade Imbalance: STATIN says Jamaica’s merchandise deficit widened in Jan–May 2026: imports hit US$3.218b versus exports of US$674.7m—about 4.8 times more imports than exports—driven by higher raw materials, intermediate goods and transport equipment, while exports fell 12.5% on a 44.3% drop in crude material exports (excluding fuels). Tourism–Agri Link: Government says local farmers should get first preference supplying hotels, resorts and restaurants under Tourism 3.0, using long-term contracts to cut import dependence and keep tourism dollars in rural communities. Offshore Energy: United Oil commissioned a rig study for Jamaica’s offshore licence as a farm-out deadline nears, signalling momentum in exploration planning. Tourism Resilience Push: Jamaica will host World Travel Week in Negril (Oct 10–15) and launch Tourism Resilience Awards alongside World Travel Awards. Music Rights Fight: Dancehall star Shabba Ranks has launched a US court battle to reclaim publishing rights tied to songs under a 1989 “works made for hire” dispute with Greensleeves. Food Security & Innovation: TEF’s Tourism Innovation Incubator continues supporting tourism tech entrepreneurs, including a cohort story on turning ideas into operating businesses. Local Business & Jobs: Food For The Poor Jamaica Band Camp graduated 65 students, reinforcing music as skills-building for youth.

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Sep. 12, 2026

Lydian Memorial adds custom LED company signs for Jamaican businesses

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Sep. 12, 2026

Lydian Memorial names Dr. Lydia Roxborough as CEO

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Sep. 12, 2026

Lydian Memorial set to open Oct. 13 in Clarendon

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Jul. 2, 2026

Jamaican thriller Stew Peas sells out premiere, lands six award nods

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Sep. 14, 2026

World Trade & Tech Day: AI and trade increasingly intertwined

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The Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Organizes a Delegation of Diplomatic Envoys from Latin American and Caribbean Countries to China to Visit Xinjiang

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Aug. 25, 2026

Back to the Roots & Ayesha Curry team up to support Jamaica with the largest organic seed donation in island history

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Sep. 12, 2026

Lydian Memorial Expands Services With Custom LED Company Signs

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LYDIAN MEMORIAL ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING FOR OCTOBER 13, 2026

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Jamaica is Ready: Royalton Hotels & Resorts Unveils “The Soul of the Island” Experiential Vacation for Families

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