Latest news in Jamaica? September 28th, 2026

Key headlines and developments in Jamaica as of September 28, 2026:

• Tourism and Post-Disaster Recovery: A report from the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) reveals that roughly six out of ten insurance claims filed by hotel operators remain unsettled, putting financial pressure on western tourism properties as recovery and rebuilding efforts continue. Concurrently, the sector is accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence systems to optimize visitor demand forecasting and operational efficiency.

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• Education and Infrastructure Upgrades: Rebuilding initiatives in the education sector saw students and staff at Kendal Primary School in Hanover transition into a new J$146.5-million building backed by the Caribbean Development Bank. Elsewhere across western Jamaica, high schools continue repairs on specialized science laboratories and are expanding solar power infrastructure.

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• Healthcare Staffing: The Jamaican healthcare system has integrated its first incoming cohort of specialized nurses from Ghana as part of ongoing bilateral workforce cooperation agreements aimed at easing local hospital staffing shortages.

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• Foreign Policy and Multilateral Cooperation: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith reiterated Jamaica’s call for systemic reforms to the multilateral order, advocating for stronger climate-resilience funding mechanisms and regional security pacts.

• Skills and Sports Achievements: Jamaica secured a historic gold medal at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition. In football, the Reggae Boyz continue preparations under interim head coach Rudolph Speid ahead of their Concacaf Nations League encounter against Honduras.

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