KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is building a new north coast. Thousands of homes are rising across St Mary, St Ann, Trelawny, St James, Hanover and Westmoreland. Gated communities are spreading, apartment developments are climbing and new supermarkets, plazas and service stations are following. But one question is becoming harder to ignore. Where are all the jobs going? More people, more…
Jamaica cannot persuade more homeowners to insure their properties while policyholders wait nearly a year for claims to be settled
Jamaica’s churches possess land, history and influence. The question is whether those assets are being protected and used to meet the country’s urgent needs.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — At first glance, the calculation appears irresistible. Buy an apartment in Kingston, rent it to a professional…
KINGSTON, Jamaica August 6, 2026 — Sixty-four years after the Union Jack came down at the National Stadium, Jamaica is…
Property Market
Insurers have paid more than J$54 billion on settled Hurricane Melissa claims, with homes far behind businesses. The Financial Services Commission plans to publish a verified picture of outstanding claims on 16 October.
Saint Lucia’s Theobalds treatment plant is nearing a contractor decision for a CDF-backed upgrade serving more than 40,000 customers. Completion is targeted for December 2027.
Montego Bay has proposed J$1.086 billion in capital works, including urban renewal, market upgrades and flood alerts. Road repairs and infrastructure delivery remain key questions for St James residents.
Is Jamaica heading for a housing crash? New international forecasts offer perspective as local buyers confront rising property prices and affordability pressures.Editorial note: The Fannie Mae forecasts concern the United States. Jamaica-specific conclusions are presented as analysis, not as predictions derived from those forecasts. The article follows the supplied Jamaica Homes News editorial brief, with local housing supply and affordability placed at its centre.
Mortgages & Money
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When Bank of Jamaica raises interest rates, a familiar fear quickly follows: mortgages are about to become…
RENTING
There is an uncomfortable truth about Jamaica’s property market. If you are looking for a house or apartment renting for J$250,000 or J$300,000 a month, there…
Investing
As defence lawyers withdraw services over Jamaica’s 15-year mandatory firearm sentences, the argument reaches far beyond the courtroom. For returning residents, homeowners and investors, perceptions of safety can influence where people buy, what they are prepared to pay and whether they invest at all.