Caribbean Open Data Conference Live Blog
diGJamaica.com is participating in the third Caribbean Open Data Conference. Join us as we live blog and live tweet the key points from the presentations.
View ArticleKingston Beta Live Blog
Join us as we share highlights from the presentations, panel discussions and the exciting startup pitches.
View ArticleThe Dollar Slows Its Roll
The selling rate for US$1 as at April 30, 2013 was US$1- J$99.35, according to the daily trading summary published by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). This represented a 0.5% devaluation from what it traded...
View ArticleWindrush 65 – A Special ‘The Voice’ Call For Stories And Photos
On June 22, 1948, the SS Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury in London, after an almost month-long voyage from Kingston, Jamaica. On board were 492 official passengers (and several stowaways) wishing to...
View ArticleNow More Than Ever- Focus On Exports
diGgers the month of June is being celebrated as National Exporters’ Month by The Jamaica Exporters Association. This year’s celebration is under the theme “Exports is Everybody’s Business“. The aim of...
View ArticleKingston Beta – June 2013
We’ll be live blogging from the June edition of Kingston Beta this evening. Join us if you can’t make it to the event at the JAMPRO HQ.
View ArticleIMF Watch: Agro Parked: NEPA Issues Stop Order On Amity Hall Farm For Breaches
The Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies ‘IMF programme’ outlines various strategic investments which the Government of Jamaica is committed to implementing. One such endeavour is through...
View ArticleMarch Quarter GDP: Jamaica’s Economic Contraction Continues
The results are in: Jamaica’s economy is flailing worse than thought. Real GDP for the January to March Quarter (Q1) retreated to its lowest level since 2010. This represents a full 1.6% decline from...
View ArticleIMF Watch: Backing For Thwaites’ Decision To Curtail Study-Leave Privileges
Earl Jarrett, general manager of the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), has come out publicly to endorse Education Minister Ronald Thwaites’ decision to curtail study leave privileges currently...
View ArticleChart of the Week: Change in Total Debt vs Change in Exchange Rate
digGers it is common knowledge amongst all, big and small, here and abroad, that Jamaica land we love is a ‘Debt Ridden country. In a number of previous blogposts we have given you a in-depth...
View ArticleEconomy Update: July 2013 Net International Reserves
The break in the ‘downward streak’ of the Net International Reserves was short lived, as following 2 consecutive months of increases, the Net International Reserves at the end of July 2013 was...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – September 18, 2013
‘Azan Corrupt’ – OCG Slams Junior Minister For Spaldings Market Saga… Says Paulwell Interfered With Power Plant Bidding Process. Two reports prepared by Contractor General Dirk Harrison have alleged...
View ArticlePray For Peace – #WordlessWednesday
This Wordless Wednesday, we look back at the prayer walk through west Kingston on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The constituency is now in the news again, due to a recent upsurge in gang-related violence.
View ArticleEconomy Update: NIR Ends 2013 On High Note
At the end of December 2013 Jamaica’s Net International Reserves (NIR) amounted to US$1,052.80 billion. The NIR’s increase of US$217 million or 26% from US$835.69 million in November 2013, signifies a...
View ArticleChart Of The Week: Staying Alive! NIR 2013
diG Deeper Net International Reserves Fall Below US$1 Billion Mark Economy Update: NIR Hits 13-year low Economy Update: NIR Ends 2013 On High Note
View ArticleIndustry Update: Foreigners Stay 9 Nights On Average
Source: Jamaica Tourist Board diG Deeper Click here to see the Motion Chart – Long Stay Arrivals January 2010 to November 2013 Click here to see the Motion Chart – Cruise Ship Arrivals January 2010 to...
View ArticleReggae Month Calendar 2014
Wondering what’s on for the rest of Reggae Month? Check out this calendar of events, from the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA).
View Article#JABudget2014 – Estimates of Expenditure To Be Tabled Today
Hey diGgers, Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips tables the 2014-2015 Estimates of Expenditure in Parliament today. Last year, the Gleaner provided you with the Budget in a flip magazine format, making...
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