Browsing: housing deficit

In a moment shaped by global instability, rising costs, and shifting opportunity, more Jamaicans are asking a question that feels…

Kingston, Jamaica — 17 March 2026Home sales in Canada declined in February, continuing a subdued start to the year, but…

Kingston, Jamaica — 6 March 2026Debates over zoning reform in cities across North America are drawing renewed attention to how…

Across the world, headlines about conflict, currency shifts, and global investment flows often raise a familiar question: Will real estate…

Jamaica’s real estate market is often judged in short cycles, interest rates, elections, or construction trends. But the more accurate…

Kingston, Jamaica — 1 March 2026Caribbean Community (Caricom) governments have issued statements reacting to the escalation of hostilities involving the…

Kingston, Jamaica — 1 March 2026Escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel are prompting renewed caution in parts…

Kingston, Jamaica — 26 February 2026A United States congressman has warned that Jamaica could face “consequences” after the Prime Minister…

Kingston, Jamaica — 19 February 2026The Prime Minister has urged young Jamaicans to adopt an outcomes-focused mindset to modernise the…

Kingston, Jamaica — 5 January 2026As housing markets in major economies enter 2026 with expectations of easing interest rates, improving…

Kingston, Jamaica — 25 January 2026A newly announced international peace initiative unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos has…

Jamaica’s economic recovery from Hurricane Melissa is now expected to take significantly longer than first anticipated, with the Bank of…

KINGSTON, Jamaica — As frustration grows over rising property prices across the island, a growing number of Jamaicans are pointing…

Scroll through your feed in Jamaica, and you’ll find plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. Some blame…

In this episode, we unpack the real story behind Jamaica’s rising housing costs — and it’s not as simple as…