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Woman accused of $32 million pandemic loan fraud extradited from Jamaica
Elaine Escoe, 41, was returned to the Southern District of Florida on Saturday to face federal charges connected to a scheme that allegedly fraudulently obtained more than $32 mill…
IDB Invest Lines Up US$80 Million Loan for Jamaica’s JPS Grid Recovery
IDB Invest is arranging an US$80 million loan for Jamaica Public Service to refinance debt and fund grid hardening after Hurricane Melissa restoration…
Jamaica’s Hotel Pipeline Tops US$4.2 Billion as Big-Brand Projects Slip
Jamaica's hotel pipeline has topped US$4.2 billion for 8,943 rooms, but about 10% is delayed and seven Hyatt resorts will now reopen in early 2027.…
FBI ‘Most Wanted’ fraud suspect arrested in Jamaica over alleged $32M COVID-19 relief scheme
Elaine Angene Escoe, 41, arrived back in South Florida Thursday after Jamaican authorities arrested her following a federal manhunt.…
EXCLUSIVE: Alleged $32M COVID-19 fraud fugitive captured in Jamaica and returned to US, FBI says
Elaine Angene Escoe was living under the fake identity "Harley Newman" in Jamaica before her arrest in connection with a $32 million COVID-19 fraud scheme.…
Jamaica BPO Sector Loses US$220 Million, 5,000 Jobs
Jamaica's BPO sector lost roughly US$220 million and 5,000 jobs in the fiscal year to March 2026. Reshoring, AI, and local costs drive the contraction.…
HDF Energy Jamaica Plans 160MW Solar-Hydrogen Project
HDF Energy Jamaica: France's HDF secured land for a 160MW-plus solar plant with hydrogen and battery storage, supporting Jamaica's 50% renewable-by-2030 goal.…
Jamaica’s beach access crisis: ‘We shouldn’t be forced to fight for what is already ours’
Activists argue business model is ‘plantation tourism’ designed to benefit elite and disadvantage most Jamaicans Campaigners go to court to fight privatisation of Jamaican coast De…
Jamaican beach access campaigners go to court to fight privatisation of coast
Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access crisis: ‘We shouldn’t be forced to fight fo…
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
The country's football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team's departure to Mexico.…
Bound by blood: new film highlights Jamaica’s outlawed obeah belief system
Stew Peas focuses on obeah, an enduring African magic practice in Jamaica banned by colonisers in the 1700s…
Dante Plunkett: Man United starlet earns major Jamaica honour
Manchester United’s youngsters have enjoyed a positive season in spite of final heartbreak.Season of heartbreakThe under-21s reached the final of the Premier League playoffs but lo…
How to watch India vs Jamaica — stream Unity Cup 2026 for less than $1
Fresh from World Cup qualifying heartbreak, Jamaica face a depleted Indian squad…
’Maican a comeback: Sandals reopens and expands resort footprint post-hurricane
It’s lime time again on Jamrock post-Melissa.…
‘It’s broken English’: Jamaica’s ministers joust over language ban in parliament
The parliamentary rule that only English – and not Jamaican – is allowed has reignited debate about language, legitimacy, and postcolonial identity…
Former England manager Steve McClaren lands surprise new role after leaving Jamaica
Steve McClaren is back in football after stepping down as the head coach of the Jamaican national team in November…
Woman shot dead by police in Jamaica at protest over previous police shooting
Investigation launched as video circulates online showing officer firing at vehicle and colleagues dragging away body…
What Happens When the Breach Happens Somewhere the World Forgot to Defend
This is a submission for the Gemma 4 Challenge: Write About Gemma 4 What Happens When...…
‘Manchester is where I want to be’ says Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw – but it’s not that simple for City’s star
Maybe Leila Ouahabi was just rusty. A little tired. All that celebrating of historic Women’s Super League titles and Wembley bookings. So as the Manchester City left-back attempted…
Cultural ties and shared values contributed to the success of this advisor’s book purchase
Christopher Dewdney, a certified financial planner at Dewdney & Co., found a seller who shared his Jamaican heritage…