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Government Digital Push: Ambassador Audrey Marks says PayGate processed over one million transactions in the last financial year, as Jamaica expands online payments for taxes, fees and customs duties. Labour Oversight for BPOs: Pearnel Charles Jr. will set up a SAFE Task Force and a Decent Work Partnership Recognition Programme to strengthen workplace standards in the BPO sector. Regional Finance Ambition: UTC’s Nigel Edwards says its regional presence is now “operating reality,” with integration across Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. IP for Creators: Jamaica reaffirmed its IP commitment during WIPO DG Daren Tang’s visit, with a push to improve copyright awareness and protection for local talent. Agriculture Spotlight: Jamaica will host the launch of the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture, themed “The New FACE of Caribbean Food Systems,” with the main week running Sept 27–Oct 2. Climate Watch: Met Service warns an El Niño may be developing, with potential for warmer, drier conditions and drought risk. Tourism Pressure: Caribbean hotels are pushing back against Booking.com’s plan to apply commissions to taxes like VAT and GST.

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Jamaica to Host 2nd CTO Air Connectivity Summit Next February

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NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

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Century Aluminum resumes production at Grundartangi ahead of schedule

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