The water curls around a white sandbar, spreading into shades of turquoise so vivid they almost seem invented. A few miles away, yachts gather near a tiny cay, their hulls suspended above the sea. Beyond them, an empty beach waits behind a stretch of shallow water, with no footprints and no buildings in sight. This […]
Jamaica’s economy continues to struggle. The island recorded estimated GDP growth of 0.8 percent last year, according to the latest data from the Planning Institute of Jamaica. That was still an improvement over 2014, however, when the island’s economy grew by 0.5 percent, lagging most of its neighbors in the Caribbean. PIOJ director general Colin […]
How do you make jerk chicken? There are few dishes in the Caribbean that really define an island, define a country like jerk chicken. With its peppery, tangy flavor, Jamaica’s often spiciest dish is a bit like the island itself: bold, brash and full of vibrance. It’s a staple of Jamaican life, whether you’re eating […]
Jamaica is quietly showing a very strong improvement in its real estate market, according to the newest report from Integra Realty Resources. Property transfers in Jamaica reached $665.5 million in 2015, which represented an increase of $9.3 percent, according to the report. The increase in transfer volume, which has been steady since 2009, seems to […]
