Mortgages, Airbnb, and the Quiet Squeeze: How Jamaica’s Housing Market Faces a Stress Test

This text examines the global reach and economic significance of the Jamaican diaspora, highlighting that millions of citizens and their descendants now live across the world. Prime Minister Andrew Ho...

19 Apr 22min

This podcast examines the economic pressures currently defining the Jamaican real estate market and argues that delayed purchasing often leads to higher long-term costs. Rather than experiencing typic...

15 Apr 21min

The provided podcast details significant 2026 policy changes by Jamaica’s National Housing Trust designed to improve property affordability for specific demographics. Key initiatives include interest ...

15 Apr 19min

Recent geochemical surveys conducted off the southern coast of Jamaica have identified hydrocarbon signals, reigniting discussions about the nation's offshore energy potential. While United Oil & Gas ...

13 Apr 23min

The podcasr examines the deceptive ease of entering the Jamaican property market, highlighting the stark gap between popular perception and economic reality. While many view real estate as a simple ca...

12 Apr 10min

Jamaica currently faces a critical energy crisis where exorbitant electricity costs are primarily driven by a heavy reliance on imported fuels and a vulnerable, centralised grid. The existing utility ...

2 Apr 20min

A recent government audit in Jamaica has exposed significant financial mismanagement and a lack of oversight regarding public expenditure across several ministries. The report highlights substantial m...

20 Mar 21min

This podcast examines the Jamaican property market in early 2026, highlighting how mortgage rates have remained stagnant despite recent cuts to the central bank's policy rate. While the National Housi...

20 Mar 22min